Nigeria blast kills two, dozens hurt as buildings collapse

A view of the damage caused following a blast in Ibadan, Nigeria, in the handout photo released on January 17, 2024. National Emergency Management Agency, Nigeria/Handout via REUTERS

Tife Owolabi and Ardo Hazzad

At least two people were killed and dozens injured when explosives stored at a private residence detonated in Nigeria's Oyo state, its governor said on Wednesday.

Several houses collapsed from the impact of Tuesday's blast, witnesses said, sending panicked residents into the streets.