At least 100 residential buildings, school, churches were reportedly destroyed by an explosion in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Saturday morning
The cause of the blast as at press time cannot be verified but the incident caused huge damage and number of casualties cannot be confirmed.
The explosion happened less than a Kilometer to Akure airport, affecting many rresidents of the Eleyowo community, and also completely destrroying a church and school in the area.
Many people who lived within the church premises were said to be injured while some were rescued by the people of the community.
The school with boarding facilities was destroyed beyond repair with roofs of all the buildings blown off.
The spot at which the explosion happened cut off the road, hindering vehicular movement.
Folks on social media are arguing that this may be a bomb blast, while others are convinced that this was an asteroid.
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