How Minor Explosion Occured at Farmland in Military Cantonment- Spokesperson

How Minor Explosion Occured at Farmland in Military Cantonment-Spokesperson

This is to notify the general public that a minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, April 1, 2024. The incident occurred on farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.

The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by a farmer who had burned refuse and other inflammable debris on 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 due to 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.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
1 April 2024