Ibadan Explosion: A massive explosion has rocked the Bodija neighborhood of Ibadan, Nigeria, leaving many feared dead and properties destroyed. The blast emanated from a residential building allegedly housing dangerous explosives along Aderinola Street.
The explosion reverberated across Ibadan on Monday evening around 8 PM, plunging residents into shock and panic. Despite emergency response efforts, victims remained trapped under rubble into the night as rescue operations continued.
According to state authorities, the cache of explosives detonated was improperly stored in the midst of a densely populated area. While the exact death toll remains unconfirmed early on, the severity of damage indicates potential loss of life.
In a statement, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation Prince Dotun Oyelade said Governor Seyi Makinde has deployed all security and emergency personnel to contain the situation.
Ibadan Explosion: As firefighters sift through debris and crews restore order, the governor implored citizens to remain calm but vigilant as investigations proceed into this tragedy. The priority remains accounting for and treating victims affected by yet another preventable incident of uncontrolled explosives endangering Nigerian lives.
Proper regulation around hazardous materials in urban residential zones is again glaringly lacking. As Ibadan tends to its wounded after this insensitive detonation, officials must ensure such oversight never threatens people’s homes again. This explosion must spark lasting change locally and nationally.