The Oyo State Police Command announced on Tuesday night that an explosion occurred on Dejo Oyelese Street in Ibadan’s Bodija area.
The command, however, said the number of casualties in the incident is still unknown, adding that there has been ample deployment of their men to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
Newsclick Nigeria earlier reported that some residents of the state said there was an explosion in parts of Ibadan, the state capital.
There were also videos online that showed a dusty cloud and burning houses and cars.
Reacting, the spokesperson for the state command, DSP Adewale Osifeso, in a terse message said, “Explosion around Dejo Oyelese Street Bodija Ibadan at 7:44pm today, Tuesday 17/01/2024.
“The cause of the explosion is unknown. Number of dead and injured yet unknown as search continues.
“The Oyo State Police Command have ample deployment to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
“Updates coming up soon.”