2 Dead, Houses Destroyed As Explosions Hit Ibadan
Two people have been reported to have died and properties destroyed in the Sango Area of Ibadan following a gas leak explosion which has rocked the Ace mall business complex sending shock waves across the Ibadan metropolis.
Eye witness account claimed the explosion shock buildings in the Ancient city.
Reports from sources said that no fever than 20 houses have been destroyed as a result of the explosion that occured at Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan on Tuesday.
A source hinted that those who were injured have been rushed to hospital.
An eyewitness, Mr Bode, who visited the area few minutes after the incident, narrated that more than 20 houses were badly affected.
“I have counted at least 20 houses that were affected by the explosion,” he said.
As of the time of filing this report, the street where the explosion occurred has been cordoned-off by security agents.
According to the commissioner for information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement released on Monday, security service chiefs including para military chiefs and Fire Operatives have been deployed by the governor to Reign in the spillover from the explosion.
The statement read “Residents of Ibadan and immediate environ experienced an uncommon explosion about 8pm this evening.
“There are various interpretations of the incident but it is important for us to state categorically that the state government has taken over and in the full control of the unfortunate occurrence in in order to mitigate the incident.
“All security service chiefs including para military chiefs and Fire Operatives have been deployed by the governor to Reign in the spillover from the explosion.
His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde therefore implores citizens to calm down and be rest assured that their interests are being looked after.”