The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos as reported on April 1st.
Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the explosion was triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland
It also confirmed that no casualties were reported and the Army is currently investigating the suspected cause which is a farmer burning debris near Mammy Market.
Despite recent clearance of unexploded ordnances, public safety is assured.
Engineers are also reported to be conducting a thorough investigation.
The statement by the Army spokesperson on Tuesday reads thus:
“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 Nigerian Army, therefore, wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the Nigerian Army Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) 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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