BREAKING: Explosion At Nigerian Army's Ikeja Cantonment As Military Begins Investigation

The Nigerian Army has called on residents and the general public not to panic over what it described as "minor explosion" that occurred within its Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State on Monday.

A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, said the incident which occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment, had been put under control.

"This is to notify the general public that today Monday 1 April 2024, a minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. The incident occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.

"The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland."

Nwachukwu explained that no casualty was recorded in the incident, even as he noted that there are concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment.

"Fortunately, no casualty was recorded in the incident. However, given that the Cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment.

"The NA therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the NA Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has cordoned off the area of the farmland to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.

"We urge residents in the general area not to panic and assure them of their safety."

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Nwachukwu explained that no casualty was recorded in the incident, even as he noted that there are concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment.

Thank God it is not boko

So the farmer was burning refuse and it caused Explosion just like that? Was there a bomb on his farm?

Ok

Am not surprised. When the goverment intigreated some suspected Boko Haram members into military with full assumption that they have repented, what do you expect to be the results? There must be a black spots in skin of a leopard.


I left..!

This should happen in the SE and not SW biko

Abeg ooo. Oke Afa in January 2002 still fresh

No start wetin happen in 2002

Tayorshd87:
This should happen in the SE and not SW biko

this is 2024 man, we don’t need such mentality in Nigeria. Meanwhile, If you want quality shirts, see my thread now before e finish.

April 1st. News.

Back then they will say it is expired bomb.

Hope say Children no dey school?

In the words of an African Philosopher..
Another story oo.. Story oo.. Story oo!!!

Tayorshd87:
This should happen in the SE and not SW biko

The day dem born dis one they also did Naming baa

Lumarstone:
Am not surprised. When the goverment intigreated some suspected Boko Haram members into military with full assumption that they have repented, what do you expect to be the results? There must be a black spots in skin of a leopard.


I left..!

Tayorshd87:
This should happen in the SE and not SW biko

Wittyness

Military=boys scout...

To walk in the street of Lagos dey fear me now

Tayorshd87:
This should happen in the SE and not SW biko

disguising Chukwudi

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SalamRushdie:
So the farmer was burning refuse and it caused Explosion just like that? Was there a bomb on his farm?

You go sch at all? Na only bomb fit cause explosion?

Ikeja barracks.. We won't forget the explosion that occurred early 2000

I been think say it's the 2002 they wan investigate. I wanted to say after how many years fa. May we never witness another day like that January 27 2002, a black Sunday that will forever remain in our hearts

Like seriously?

The first one was unforgettable.

Abeg oo, we have not forgotten the one of almost 20 plus years back oo.

Don't play oo