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

pic.twitter.com/n3WSuCB1V2

— JayNaija (@Jaynaija) January 16, 2024

Ace mall in Bodija, Ibadan reportedly collapsed following the expl0sïon. Omooo,this is sad💔

pic.twitter.com/YI5E7yFbWt

— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) January 16, 2024

Explosion reported in Ibadan. The cause is currently unknown at this time

pic.twitter.com/SaCnJ8TC9j

— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) January 16, 2024