Residents of Adeyi Estate and its environ in Bodija, Ibadan on Tuesday scampering for safety following explosion that happened in the community which led to the partial collapse of buildings.
FreshPage sources confirmed that no fewer than eight buildings were affected as many were seriously injured.
Oyo State government through Ministry of Information and Orientation allayed the fear of public through a press release by Hon. Commissioner, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
“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”.
