The Nigerian Army reported a minor explosion on Monday near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos.
According to a statement by Maj.-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the explosion is believed to have been caused by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer on the farmland.
Fortunately, there were no casualties recorded in the incident.
He said, “However, given that the cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordinances, 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 its Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal 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,” he said.
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