Explosion rocks In the capital of Oyo State, as 10 bodies have been rescued

Rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday. 

Our correspondent at the scene of the explosion reported that no fewer than 10 bodies that were recovered from the site were taken away in ambulances. 

As of press time, rescue workers believe that some persons are still trapped under the rubbles and efforts are ongoing to rescue them. 

The Oyo State Police Command has said the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the capital city on Tuesday evening occurred around Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of the metropolis.

The police, however, said the cause of the explosion was still unknown, but added that there was ample deployment to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

“Explosion around Dejo Oyelese Street Bodija Ibadan around 7:44pm today Tuesday 17/01/2024.The cause of the explosion is unknown. Number of Dead and Injured yet unknown as search continues.

“The Oyo State Police Command has ample deployment to forestall any breakdown of law and order,” a statement from the spokesperson for the state police command, Adewale Osifeso said on Tuesday night.

“Updates coming up soon,” it added.

Earlier, the state government said it was investigating the explosion to determine its cause.

A loud bang was heard around Agbowo, Samonda, Sango, Orogun and Bodija areas of the city on Tuesday evening, causing panic.

“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,” the state government said on Tuesday evening.

Some residents told SaharaReporters that the explosion came from a gas plant.

However, SaharaReporters could not independently confirm the information at the time of filing this report.