No Casualty Recorded From Ogun Army Barracks Explosion

An explosion at the Ogun Army Barracks on Thursday, August 14, 2025, caused panic among residents, but no casualties were reported. The incident, which occurred in a storage facility of the 42nd Engineers Brigade Explosive Device Squadron, triggered a small fire that was quickly contained by personnel from the 12 Field Engineer Regiment Fire Service.

Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed that one person was injured, and there was limited structural damage to the affected building. A comprehensive assessment is underway to determine the extent of material loss.

The Army has assured residents of Ilese and surrounding communities to remain calm as investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing to prevent future incidents. Normal activities at and around the barracks have since resumed, with no threat to the public.