Explosion rocks army cantonment in Lagos

An explosion has occurred in a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Nigerian Army Cantonment in the Ikeja area of Lagos State.

The explosion which occurred on Monday, April 1, 2024, was confirmed by the Nigerian Army.

The Nigerian Army, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Maj.-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, described the incident as a minor explosion.

Nwachukwu said the explosion was suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.

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He noted that no casualty was recorded in the incident.

The army spokesman said: “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.

“The Nigerian Army therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the Nigerian Army 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.

“We urge residents in the general area not to panic and assure them of their safety.”

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