*Cause Of Ibadan Explosion Unknown – Police
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An explosion rocked parts of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Tuesday evening, leaving some residents dead and destroying properties.
The state government says the situation is now under control after the governor, Seyi Makinde, deployed all security chiefs and fire service operatives to the scene.
The explosion, which occurred around 8 pm along Dejo Oyelese Street in Bodija, has left many residents injured. Several buildings also collapsed due to the impact.
In a statement, the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that an “uncommon explosion” occurred in Ibadan but said the state government has taken over the situation.
“All security service chiefs including para-military chiefs and Fire Operatives have been deployed by the governor to rein in the spillover from the explosion,” the statement read.
While the cause of the explosion is yet unknown, Oyelade appealed to citizens to remain calm, promising their safety is guaranteed.
Reacting to the incident, Adewale Osifeso, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said the explosion was traced to Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of the metropolis.
The police command also said while details are still sketchy, they have made deployments to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order due to the incident.
He said details of the incident were sketchy but deployment had been made to forestall breakdown of law and order.
“Explosion around Dejo Oyelese Street Bodija Ibadan around 7:44pm today Tuesday 17/01/2024. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Number of Dead and Injured yet unknown as search continues.
“The Oyo State Police Command has ample deployment to forestall any breakdown of law and order. Updates coming up soon,” the statement read.
As of the time of this report, the number of casualties recorded is unknown as emergency workers continue to comb through the rubble in search of trapped persons.
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