GAS EXPLOSION IBADAN - Many feared dead and several people injured as heavy explosion rock Ibadan
The residents of the ancient city of Ibadan on Tuesday, 16th January, 2024 had a big and unusual explosion shake the city at around 7:45pm. The areas where the impact of the explosion was felt include; Bodija, Agbowo, Ologuneru, Sango, Orogun, Eleyele, Owalla, Ekerin and some other places. The explosion happened exactly at Dejo Oyelese Close, Off Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. The impact of this explosion was felt at about 500m radius. Some people claimed it may have originated from Gasland. Gasland Nigeria LTD released a press statement stating that they do not own or take responsibility for the explosion as it did not originate from their business facility even though the impact was felt heavily there too.
It is suspected that some illegal miners stored explosive devices in some buildings around Bodija, Ibadan which was said to have triggered and caused the explosion. About 77 people were injured and some yet to be ascertained number dead due to the heavy and sudden impact of the explosion.
The Oyo state government with immediate alacrity and utmost urgency deployed security officials and medical personnel to the major parts of where the unfortunate incident occurred and advised the residents of those vicinity to temporarily stay away to avoid risking their lives in the case of a second explosion and also pending the time investigation is completed.
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