Nigeria, Jan. 18 -- Following the massive explosion at Dejo Oyelese street in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday, some of the victims have been counting their losses, with most of them rendered homeless.

Some of them, interviewed on Wednesday by PREMIUM TIMES, described the incident as tragic.

Emmanuel Danladi said he was surprised when the loud noise sounded and the explosion happened. He said he and other people in his compound had to jump a close-by fence before crossing a river to escape from the explosion.

Mr Danladi, who was seen moving away with his box, said the destruction was massive.

'We jumped the fence, entered the river at the back and crossed to the other side. We came back when some calm had returned. The destruction is much, ...