Ibadan Explosion: Oyo State government breaks silence 

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for calm among residents after the loud explosion that rocked the southwest Nigerian city some hours ago.

Ibadan was thrown into pandemonium as a loud explosion rocked the southwest Nigerian city on Tuesday evening.

The cause of the destructive explosion has not yet been ascertained, but the state government said an investigation has commenced to unravel the source of the blast.

Videos shared on social media showed some of the victims, with varying degrees of injuries, being rushed out of the blast scene while some houses were severely affected due to the impact of the explosion.

In a statement on the official Facebook page of the government, the Seyi Makinde-led administration acknowledged the chaotic situation and pleaded for calm among the people of the state.

The statement 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.”