Nigeria, April 12 -- The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an explosion that rocked a CCTV dealer's shop on Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in Ikeja.

A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, said the blast occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m.

Following the explosion, he stated that operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, the Mobile Police Detachment, and conventional police teams swiftly cordoned off the area to ensure public safety.

"The scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, the Mobile Police Detachment, and conventional Lag...