Oyo state is located in the southwestern region of Nigeria, and its capital, Ibadan, boasts of being the third most populous city in the Country. Oyo state is notable for having the oldest university in the Country, University of Ibadan, established in 1948. Bordered by Kwara State, Osun State, Ogun State, and the Republic of Benin, the state boasts of a total population of over 7 million residents as of 2016.
According to recent reports, there has been an explosion in the Bodija, Ibadan region of the state, with serious damages to multiple infrastructures and vehicles. The exact number of affected human casualties has not been announced but the report further mentions ongoing rescue efforts by emergency responders in the area.
