Nigerian Army says a minor explosion which occurred on Monday, April 1, 2024, within its Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State, occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market.
A statement by Army spokesperson, Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu says the explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland
“Fortunately, no casualty was recorded in the incident. However, given that the Cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment.
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The Army is assuring the public that the situation is under control as Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal EOD team has cordoned off the area of the farmland to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.
Army urges residents in the general area not to panic and assures them of their safety.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
