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Residents of Iluabo, a suburb of Akure were shocked by an explosion that occurred in the area at about 1am on Saturday.
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu confirmed on Twitter that there had been a “loud blast” and said he was headed to the “scene to assess”.
The Governor also asked that citizens “remain calm as we ascertain details of the incidence.”
The number of casualties and the extent of damage is yet unclear.