Residents have been thrown into panic after they reportedly heard a loud explosion in Ibadan, Oyo state on Tuesday evening January 16.
The cause of the explosion this evening, is yet to be ascertained but videos shared online by multiple sources show that glass wares in different buildings were shattered.
“We heard a loud bang around 07:30pm. Dominos shattered, Ace Mall in Bodija destroyed,” a panic-stricken resident told Channels tv correspondent over the phone.
Residents, who spoke with Channels Television, said houses and cars far from the scene of the explosion were impacted by the blast wave.
The number of casualties could not be confirmed as of press time.
Also, in a terse statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Oyo State Government said it is aware of reports of an explosion in the state.
“Residents are urged to remain calm as security agencies are investigating this to determine the source and cause of the incident,” the government said.
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
Watch videos shared online below…
