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Pandemonium as Explosion rocks Akure, 13 Hospitalised

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4 years ago

2020/03/28

At least 13 persons have been rushed to the hospital after a deadly explosion hit Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday morning.

The impact of the explosion destroyed houses and tore major roads apart.

I spoke to a reporter at Akure this morning. I was told the explosion happened at Akure-Owo road close to #Akure airport around 12:59am. No one knows the cause of explosion for now & not sure of casualties. There are rumours of a vehicle carrying explosives but not confirmed. pic.twitter.com/C2gRCuEC9v
— Wale Adebajo (@Walebajo) March 28, 2020

A truck carrying explosive items to a quarry was said to have triggered the blast according to eyewitness accounts.

Residents of the affected area are currently in disarray over the incident.

Explosion rocked Akure overnight, destroyed houses including Possibility Church building, Ogbese, filling station and divided the road leading to Owo into 2 along the church axis.
Source: Radio Nigeria, Positive FM pic.twitter.com/IDaHYJziAK
— Olúy?mí Fásípè ?? (@YemieFash) March 28, 2020

Government officials have visited the area and are currently ascertaining the level of damage.

Before the visit to the site, the governor had written on twitter, “I’ve been briefed by security agencies in the state concerning the loud blast that was heard in Akure. I will be at the scene to assess on the advise of heads of our security agencies. I ask that all citizens remain calm as we ascertain details of the incidence.”…

I've been briefed by security agencies in the state concerning the loud blast that was heard in Akure. I will be at the scene to assess on the advise of heads of our security agencies.

I ask that all citizens remain calm as we ascertain details of the incidence.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) March 28, 2020