Tension has gripped residents of Offa in the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State following a late-night explosion that damaged sever...
Tension has gripped residents of Offa in the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State following a late-night explosion that damaged several buildings in the early hours of Friday.
The incident occurred in the Yidi area of the town, where what appeared to be unexploded aerial ordnance was also reportedly discovered at the scene.
The development has sparked widespread speculation, with some residents linking the blast to suspected foreign military activity, particularly in light of recent U.S. drone strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in parts of north-west Nigeria announced on Thursday. However, there has been no official confirmation of any connection.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Kwara State Government nor the State Police Command had issued a statement on the explosion.
Residents have shared photos and videos on social media showing the damaged structures and remnants of the suspected devices. Military personnel have since been deployed to the area to maintain security and prevent public access.
Further details are expected as authorities investigate the incident.
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