Nigeria Two Dead, Buildings Shaken in Gas Explosion at Ace Mall Ibadan

In a devastating incident, two individuals lost their lives, and numerous properties were destroyed in the Sango Area of Ibadan due to a gas leak explosion at the Ace Mall business complex.

The explosion sent shock waves across the entire Ibadan metropolis, with eyewitnesses describing the impact on buildings in the ancient city. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, released a statement on Monday, reporting that security service chiefs, para-military leaders, and fire operatives have been deployed by Governor Seyi Makinde to manage the aftermath.

The governor urges calm among citizens, assuring them that the state government is in full control and actively working to mitigate the incident. As investigations unfold, the community grapples with the repercussions of this tragic event.