Following an explosion that shook the Sabo neighbourhood of Owode in the Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, four people were officially declared dead and numerous more were injured.
According to information obtained, the event happened on Monday night when a scavenger—also referred to as “bolar bolar”—unintentionally set off the explosion while disassembling a metal object.
It is thought that the metal object the scavenger was handling was the source of the explosion that shook the neighborhood.
Four people were confirmed dead at the spot due to the blast’s rapid casualties.
According to the source, a number of other people also suffered injuries of various intensities and were taken right away to the General Hospital in Ilaro for immediate medical care.
According to reports, emergency personnel and local authorities were called in to handle the explosion’s aftermath.
Relevant authorities are currently investigating the nature of the metal object that caused the explosion and its immediate cause.
“It’s not true,” stated Omolola Odutola, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, when approached.