BREAKING: "We Are Aware", Oyo Govt Reacts as Terrifying Explosion Rocks Ibadan
- Residents of Ibadan in Oyo state and environs experienced an uncommon explosion on Tuesday evening, January 16
- Legit.ng reports that although no death has been officially confirmed, the explosion sent shock waves across the ancient city
- The state government urged residents to remain calm as security agents have been deployed to investigate the scary explosion
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Ibadan, Oyo state - The Oyo state government has said it is aware of reports of an explosion in Ibadan.
The government urged residents to remain calm, adding that security agencies are investigating the incident to determine its cause.
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The government's reaction was contained in a tweet on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle on Tuesday night, January 16, 2024.
The full statement by the Oyo state government reads:
"The Oyo state government is aware of reports of an explosion in Ibadan.
"Residents are urged to remain calm as security agencies are investigating this to determine the source and cause of the incident.
“All security service chiefs, including para military chiefs and fire operatives, have been deployed by Governor Seyi Makinde to reign-in the spillover from the explosion."
Tension as explosion rocks Ibadan, Oyo state
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that there was a loud bang said to be caused by an explosion in Ibadan.
Legit.ng learnt that the incident happened in Bodija area.
The impact of the explosion was felt around Agbowo, Sango, Orogun and Bodija areas of Ibadan.
Generator explosion kills 2 at Canadian embassy
Legit.ng also reported that the FCT Emergency Management Agency explained how two Nigerians died at the Canadian embassy fire in Abuja.
Parts of the building of the high commission of Canada in Nigeria, situated at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District in Abuja, caught fire.
Obi reacts as gas explosion injures students
Meanwhile, Labour Party's Peter Obi has reacted to a gas explosion that injured no fewer than seven students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) at an off-campus hostel in Ile-Ife, Osun state.
The explosion happened at Poplat Fuel Station, located in Lagere area of OAU’s host community.
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