THE 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, has cordoned off the farmland where a minor explosion occurred on Monday, April 1, even as it assured that the situation was under control.
By Tuesday, April 2, a tape had been put around the area to prevent unauthorised entry into the farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday, said the explosion was suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris.
He also disclosed that no casualty was recorded as a result of the explosion, adding: “However, given that the cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there will be concerns among the general public.”
He assured the public that the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team had taken control of the area, adding: “We will 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.”
