An explosion has been reported around Yidi Road in Offa, a major town in Kwara State, triggering a swift security response y the police, who have since cordoned off the area.
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, as information on possible casualties or the extent of damage has yet to be confirmed.
However, the Kwara State Police Command has assured residents that investigations are underway. Speaking to the media shortly after the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ejire Toun-Adeyemi, said security operatives are actively working to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
“Discrete investigations are ongoing to reveal precisely what happened. Please be patient,” she said in a brief message.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the situation develops.
