Explosion rocks Akure, 100 houses, school, churches destroyed

No fewer than 100 residential buildings, school and churches were destroyed by an explosion suspected to be bomb blast in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday morning
The blast, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, cut off the ever busy Akure/Owo Road, while many people were said to be injured.
The incident, which happened less than a kilometre to Akure Airport, affected many residents of Eleyowo community, destroying completely a church and a school in the area.
Many people who lived within the church premises were said to be injured, while some were rescued by the people of the community
A school with boarding facilities was destroyed beyond repairs, with roofs of all the buildings blown off.
The spot at which the the bomb or blast happened cut off the road, hindering vehicular movement.
. Tribune.