Ondo State Governor,
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has reacted to explosion which destroyed houses at
Eleyowo, Akure, along Owo-Akure highway.
Over a hundred buildings were in the early hours of Saturday
destroyed following an explosion that rocked Ondo State.
The explosion
occurred around 1 a.m.
According to
residents of the area, a terrifying loud bang was heard when everyone was
already asleep.
Reacting, the
Governor said he has been briefed by security chiefs and efforts were being
made to ascertain if there are casualties.
He explained that
the explosion occurred when a convoy transporting explosives to a storage
facility in a neighbouring state developed a fault while in transit along the
Akure Owo Road about 2km from the Akure Airport.
He tweeted,
“Security personnel and other individuals transporting the ordinances noticed
smoke from the vehicle. After several attempts to extinguish the resulting fire
failed, the vehicle and its consignment ignited causing a massive explosion
that was felt in Akure and its environs.
“Presently, efforts
are being made to ascertain if there are casualties. Following my visit to the
scene, I have directed that the area be cordoned off to allow the explosive
ordinance department/bomb squad to extricate the vehicle buried underground
because.
“It is unclear if
there are still explosives that are yet to be detonated . Everything is under
control and I will be updating the public on any new developments.
“We understand that
this is taking place in the midst of a global crisis. We ask that everyone
continues to stay calm, stay safe and continue to #TakeResponsibility in this
#COVID19Nigeria fight.”
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