Panic gripped several communities along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday night after a powerful blast from Eminent Quarry sent shockwaves through homes, hospitals, and business premises.

The explosion, which occurred at about 7:50 pm, violently shook buildings in neighbourhoods surrounding the quarry, located beside the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Government Reserved Area (GRA) and close to Aramed Hospital. Many residents, fearing an attack or major disaster, fled their homes into the streets.

Communities affected by the blast include Orisunmibare, Ekefa, Ajayi, Aba Elebolo, Aba Ekefa, Aba Ajao, are

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