An explosion has occurred at a Nigerian Army storage facility in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, 14 August, and was followed by a fire outbreak.
Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele confirmed the explosion but described it as minor. She said no lives were lost and no injuries recorded, though the affected building suffered significant damage.
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According to the Army, the explosion took place within a storage building of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron. Troops from the 12 Field Engineer Regiment, working with the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service, contained the fire and limited it to the building and some stored materials.
The Army has urged residents of Ilese and nearby communities to remain calm, assuring them that a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and prevent a recurrence.
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