Bomb scare in Osun state, police say it was a dynamite

Pandemonium broke out this morning in the More area of
Ile Ife, Osun state after a loud explosion erupted from a
dynamite planted by unknown people within the area.
The state Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Maishanu, while
confirming the incident, stated that the explosive was a
dynamite and not a bomb as earlier speculated by
residents of the area. He said other dynamites planted in
the area were also detonated by police anti bomb squad
who arrived the scene immediately. He stated there was no
casualty from the explosion and no property was
destroyed.
"It was a dynamite of a low calibre and it was placed in
an area where it cannot hurt anyone or damage
property. When the first one exploded, police bomb
unit went to the site and the second one was found at
the same location and it was detonated by our anti-
bomb squad," Mr. Maishanu said.
Media aide to the state governor, Semiu Okanlawon, who
also confirmed the incident, said that the explosive was
planted close to the family home of the state's
commissioner for tourism, Shikiru Ayedun.