A minor explosion happened on Tuesday within the farmland located near the Mammy Market within the Nigerian Army Cantonment at Ikeja, creating anxiety among the residents around the area.
But the army authorities have dispelled the fears of residents assuring that the situation is under control as the explosion was triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.
They said no casualties were recorded in the incident:
“This is to notify the general public that today Monday 1 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 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.”
