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Many feared dead as explosion rocks Ibadan
Many people have been feared dead following a suspected gas explosion in Ibadan on Tuesday evening.
Eyewitnesses say they heard a deafening sound from the Sango and Agbowo-UI-Orogin area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Multiple videos seen by our reporter on X showed people running for safety few minutes after the explosion.
See videos below:
Ace mall in Ibadan in ruins due to unknown blast that occurred few minutes ago
— JayNaija (@Jaynaija) January 16, 2024
Ace mall in Bodija, Ibadan reportedly collapsed following the expl0sïon. Omooo,this is sad💔
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) January 16, 2024
Explosion reported in Ibadan. The cause is currently unknown at this time
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) January 16, 2024