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Update: Nigerian Army Confirms Explosion In Ikeja Cantonment

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Update: Nigerian Army Confirms Explosion In Ikeja Cantonment

The Nigerian Army (NA) has confirmed a minor explosion at the Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos.

The incident, which was reported by the Army Headquarters, Abuja, took place on Monday, April 1st.

The incident according to the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.

 

Update: Nigerian Army Confirms Explosion In Ikeja Cantonment

 

The explosion the statement said “is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.”

Though there was no casualty recorded in the incident, however, the Nigerian Army said: “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 assured the public that the situation is under control as the 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 as their safety is guaranteed,” It added.