An explosion in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, caused panic among residents. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but some victims were admitted to hospitals for treatment. The exact location of the explosion is also unclear. Emergency officials are urging blood donors to help save lives.
There was pandemonium in Ibadan the capital of Oyo State at about 7:18pm yesterday when an explosion rocked the city leaving many residents panicky. While some speculated it was an earth tremor, others insisted it was an explosion but they were not specific if it was a bomb or gas explosion. There was also initial confusion about the exact location of the explosion. Some said it happened around Bodija, while others claimed it was close to Samanda near Sango area.
While the cause of incident and casualty figures remain sketchy, it was however gathered that some victims of the explosion were admitted into various hospitals, particularly the University College Hospital (UCH), as calls for blood donors went viral to enable emergency officials save lives. The roads were also deserted and many of the residents were forced indoors as a result of the blas
Explosion Panic Ibadan Oyo State Victims Hospitals Blood Donors
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