WATCH: Aerial Photos and Video Reveal Damages of Ibadan Explosion

Aerial photos and video shot by drone have now revealed the extent of damage caused by the explosion which rocked Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Tuesday night.

The explosion which has been blamed on the activities of illegal miners, has now led to the deaths of 3 people, according to Governor Seyi Makinde.

See the aerial video and photos of the incident below:

Drone Footage Showing Site, Impact Of Ibadan Explosion pic.twitter.com/lYEurZxDtR

— Channels Television (@channelstv) January 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Aerial shots showing site, impact of Ibadan explosion.

Photos: James Igbasan pic.twitter.com/4HBu7atw7f

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https://twitter.com/aremulateef1/status/1747554934512324928?t=hck6s0yoLOPWKs-PcSkQcQ&s=19

I mapped out this spot that was leveled during the Ibadan Explosion 😩

It must have started from one of these three houses. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/YOZQXRboeJ

— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) January 17, 2024

Images of house the explosion happened in Ibadan

Before and after 💔 pic.twitter.com/QxbUsBzdJ4

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) January 17, 2024

So many people have commented that the crater from the explosion looks too consolidated to be from stored dynamites used by illegal miners.

But the location and casualty type still suggests it was accidental.

I find the presence of a concealed van usually present in the semi… pic.twitter.com/vrVdEN9Qki

— Dr Ayo (@OluAyoola7D) January 17, 2024