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At least three persons were said to have been seriously injured in an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

Six houses are also said to have been destroyed by the explosion that happened on Dejo Oyeleye Street at Adeyi Avenue.

A loud bang was heard and vibration was felt across several locations in Ibadan at about 7:45 p.m.

The cause of the explosion was unknown at press time.

Unconfirmed reports say the explosion emanated from a gas plant around the UI-Bodija axis of the city.

Some affected persons shared pictures and videos of broken window glasses from their apartments.

Men of the anti-bomb squad of the Nigeria police, firefighters and operatives of the Amotekun security outfit are reported to have arrived at the scene of the explosion.