UPDATE: January 16, 2024
IBADAN EXPLOSION UPDATE: Increased Injuries and Damage in Bodija Estate
New reports indicate more injuries and significant damage in Bodija Estate following the Ibadan explosion. The blast, believed to originate from a gas plant on Aderinola Road, occurred around 7:25 pm. Emergency services are on site, responding to the crisis.
Several individuals in Adeyi, Awolowo Avenue, are also injured. Local residents have urgently requested assistance from security and emergency services in Oyo State.
Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Ibadan, Nigeria – A sudden explosion rocked the Sango area of Ibadan, causing widespread panic among residents. The incident occurred early tonight, with reports of a loud blast echoing through the neighborhood.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. Preliminary reports suggest no immediate reports of casualties, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Residents of the Sango area described a scene of confusion and fear following the loud blast. Social media posts from locals show images of smoke and some structural damage in the vicinity.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to conduct their operations safely. They have also appealed for calm as they work to determine the cause of the explosion.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. Authorities are expected to issue a more detailed statement once initial investigations are completed.
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