In a shocking incident today in the capital of Oyo State in Southwest Nigeria, Ibadan, was reported be having a horrific experience of a sudden loud explosion.
By Lot Sunday
What was believed to be an unsettling noise was heard echoing across Agbowo, Sango, Orogun, and Bodija areas of Ibadan, leaving residents in panic.
Although reports have been pouring in since the strange occurrence, the exact cause of the explosion in the city of Ibadan remains unclear at this time.
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“Powerful Tremor”
Residents in Orogun described the experience as a powerful tremor that shook their homes. A witness from the Agbowo area mentioned rumors of a possible gas explosion, yet this information is yet to be thoroughly verified.
Despite efforts to gather more details, attempts to contact the state police command spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, and the state fire service have been unsuccessful, leaving the community on edge as they await further information about the unsettling event.
Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.
Ibadan is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its metropolitan area.
Currently, the city is the country’s largest city by geographical area.
