Information reaching The DEFENDER says the Ekiti State Government House in Ado Ekiti and its environs were gripped with fear this Saturday morning, following a loud bang, suspected to a bomb explosion, which ripped through the peaceful and siren state capital.
The incident, which occurred at about 7:40 a.m. caused scare and tension as people scampered for safety.
After the explosion, there was a cloud of heavy smoke coming out of the Government House in Oke Isa but a reliable source in the seat of government of Ekiti State told The DEFENDER that the explosion actually occured in the Old Governor’s Office which is located near the Government House.
When contacted, a media report said, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sunday Abutu, confirmed an explosion in the Government House but promised to get back to newsmen on the incident.
However, a statement from the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Olumuyiwa Olomilua, confirmed that “an explosion was reported earlier this morning at the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) office in Ado Ekiti.”
It added that, “An initial on-the-spot assessment confirms that there are no casualties and the area is secured with no further threats.
“Members of the public are advised to go about their normal duties”, the statement said.
