Explosion Damages Army Storage Facility in Ogun, Details Emerge

JUST IN: Community On Edge As Explosion Rocks Army Storage Facility In Ogun

An explosion at a military storage facility in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, triggered a fire that damaged parts of the building. The facility, belonging to the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron, was affected after a device exploded inside one of its storage buildings. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement, describing it as a “localised …

Explosion rocks Army storage building in Ogun

An explosion has rocked a storage building belonging to the Nigerian Army at its Ilese Barracks, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, 2025, and was followed by a fire outbreak. In a statement, Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele confirmed the incident but described it as “minor”. Anele also said no life was lost in the incident though the building was badly damaged. (Channe…

Explosion damages army storage facility in Ogun, details emerge

Explosion hits Nigerian Army storage facility in Ogun state, causing damage but no casualties, as investigation begins into cause and safety measures.

Army Urges Calm As Explosion Rocks Ilese Barracks In Ijebu Ode

August 15, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian army has confirmed a minor explosion at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, at one of the storage buildings of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron. While […] The post Army Urges Calm As Explosion Rocks Ilese Barracks In Ijebu Ode appeared first on THE…

Minor Explosion, Fire Outbreak at Ilese Barracks – Nigerian Army - Security News Alert

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion and subsequent fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 14 August 2025, at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. According to an official statement, the incident took place within one of the storage buildings of the 42nd Engineers Brigade Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Squadron, resulting in […] The post Minor Explosion, Fire Outbreak at Ilese Barracks – Nigerian Army fir…

Army Confirms Explosion At Ilese Barracks

The Nigerian Army late Thursday confirmed an explosion and subsequent fire outbreak at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The explosion described as “minor” occurred within one of the storage buildings of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Squadron, leading to a fire outbreak. The Army Acting Director of Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, however, noted that there was no record of casualties. …