Tuesday night explosion in Ibadan has has been confirmed by the Oyo State Government.
The state administration announced that investigations into what caused the disaster are still ongoing in a curt post on its verified X page.
The statement, which was signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, asked locals to maintain their composure.
It 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.”