Residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, are currently gripped by panic and confusion following an explosion that occurred on Tuesday evening at about 7:45 pm.
The incident has sparked uncertainty throughout the city as residents grapple with the aftermath of the unexpected event.
An eyewitness known as Olanipekun described the explosion as a deafening sound that was accompanied by a sudden cloudiness in the surroundings.
The explosion, centered around the Bodija area, was visible even to those in the University of Ibadan area, creating a sense of alarm around the environs. The magnitude of the explosion led to vibrations felt across various locations in Ibadan.