Residents in panic and confusion following an explosion in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Tuesday.
A loud bang was heard and vibration was felt across several locations in Ibadan at about 7:45 p.m.
The loud bang was heard around Agbowo, Sango, Orogun, Bodija, and other areas of the city.
Chronicle NG reports that there were also videos online that showed a dusty cloud and burning houses and cars.
An eyewitness, a student of the University of Ibadan, said, “It is true. We all heard the sound, and it was very loud. The cloud is cloudy 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.
The exact cause is unknown at press time.
Unconfirmed reports say the explosion emanated from a gas plant around the UI-Bodija axis of the city.
The incident occurred late Sunday night while some residents were scooping petroleum products.
