An explosion reportedly rocked Akure in the early hours of Saturday morning which destroyed some houses, schools and churches.
It was learnt that it also divided the road leading to Akure/Owo into two along the church axis.
According to the Nigerian Tribune, 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.
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People who lived within the church premises were said to be injured while some were rescued by the people of the community