Explosion Rocks Army Storage Building In Ogun \u2022 Channels Television
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An explosion has rocked a storage building belonging to the Nigerian Army at its Ilese Barracks, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.<\/strong><\/p>\n The explosion occurred in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, 2025, and was followed by a fire outbreak.<\/p>\n In a statement, Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele confirmed the incident but described it as \u201cminor\u201d.<\/p>\n Anele also said no life was lost in the incident though the building was badly damaged.<\/p>\n \u201cSpecifically, in the early hours of today, 14 August 2025, a localized explosion occurred within one of the storage buildings of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron leading to a limited fire outbreak.<\/p>\n \u201cSwift intervention by troops of the 12 Field Engineer Regiment, working closely with the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service, ensured that the fire was quickly contained.<\/p>\n \u201cImportantly, no lives were lost, and no injuries were sustained. The structural damage was confined to the affected building and some stored materials. A detailed assessment is currently underway to determine the extent of material loss,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East<\/strong><\/p>\n The Army urged residents of Ilese and the adjoining communities to remain calm and go about their normal activities.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Nigerian Army, in collaboration with relevant agencies, has commenced a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the incident and to prevent a recurrence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n