Some properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following a tanker explosion that occured at the Lead City University road, near Ibadan Toll Gate, Oyo State.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, causing damage to nearby shops, vehicles, and motorcycles in the area.
One of the affected shops reportedly housed computer sets valued at several millions of naira, all of which were lost to the blaze.
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The owner of one of the affected shops, who refused to disclose her name, said:
“I just heard a loud bang from outside. Initially, I mistook it for gunshots.
“Before I realized what was happening, the atmosphere had already been enveloped in thick smoke.
“Calls were placed to the Fire Service, but before they arrived, the damage had already been done.
“I have lost everything to the inferno. I don’t know where to begin again.”
Confirming the incident to PUNCH, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, said: “Our men are on the ground at the scene of the incident.”
