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Minor explosion rocks Lagos Army cantonment
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion occurred the on Monday at the Ikeja army cantonment in Lagos
According to the VANGUARD, the statement signed by the Director of Army public relations, Onyema Nwachukwu revealed that no casualty was recorded in the incident.
Onyem, said the “minor explosion’ occurred on a farmland near the Mammy market within the cantonment.
The statement reads, “This is to notify the general public that on Monday 1st April 2024, a minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. The incident occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.
“The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.
“Fortunately, no casualty was recorded in the incident. However, given that the Cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment.
“The NA therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the NA Engineers Explosive Ordinance 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.”
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