100 houses, churches and a school destroyed as explosion rocks Akure
The explosion affected a school with boarding facilities.
Explosion in Akure destroy houses and schools (Twitter/Yemiefash)
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The explosion occurred in the early hours of Saturday, March 28, 2020.
The explosion which happened at a community less than a kilometre to Akure Airport is currently causing traffic in the area as it cut off the busy Akure-Owo road.
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According to Nigerian Tribune, the blast affected many residents of Eleyowo community in the state, destroying close to one hundred houses, churches and a school with boarding facilities.
Many people who lived within the church premises were reportedly injured while some were rescued by the people of the community.
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