Explosion rocks Ibadan, Oyo State

Some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, reported an explosion in parts of the state capital on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

There were also online videos showing a dusty cloud, along with burning houses and cars.

According to Punch News, A University of Ibadan student said, “It is true. We all heard the sound, and it was very loud. The cloud is filled with smoke. It happened at Bodija, and we in the UI area could see the smoke. Even those at Sango and Ojo heard the sound. In fact, we are all in a room scared for our lives.”

A Twitter user, @WillieWinehouse, tweeted, “A FUCKING BOMB JUST EXPLODED IN IBADAN! MY ENITRE HOUSE AND STREET IS IN RUINS!!!! WHAT Is GOING ON!”

Reacting to his statement, hundreds of his followers stormed the comment section of the post to share their observations.

See some reactions below:

@itsofficiallarz: “If the world wan end make I go lavish my house rent money cus” in my fathers house there are many mansions there 😂,in my fathers house above.”

@Afolake_01: “Nobody has been able to answer a single question. Where in Ibadan?!?! Had there been any response?!?!?!”

@FarinreOlumide: “UCH shook. Reports says casualties are en route but i never sight anything. I’m on standby.”

@lappoosky: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, just imagine those close to the gas plant 😔, those far away from the plant are really massive, imagine those close.”

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