The Nigerian Army has confirmed a minor explosion incident at the army cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, stated that there were no casualties resulting from the incident.
According to Nwachukwu, the explosion occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the cantonment.
He added that it is believed to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer tending to the farmland.
In an official statement released on Monday, April 1, 2024, Nwachukwu assured the public that the situation is under control.
He emphasized that 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.
“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,” the statement partly reads.
Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu
The statement concluded with reassurances from the Nigerian Army that measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of the area.