Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured

Nigeria’s Oyo state faced a tragic incident as explosions originating from stored explosives in a private residence resulted in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries, according to the state governor on Wednesday. Witnessed by Reuters, the aftermath included collapsed houses and damaged cars, causing panic among residents. The blast occurred on Tuesday, prompting emergency services and security officials to initiate a search and rescue operation in Ibadan, Oyo state’s capital, approximately 130 km from Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The response involved the use of bulldozers to clear debris and assess the extent of the damage.