The explosion occurred in the early hours of Thursday, August 14, 2025, and was followed by a fire outbreak.
In a statement, Army Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele confirmed the incident but described it as “minor”.
Anele also said no life was lost in the incident though the building was badly damaged.
“Specifically, in the early hours of today, 14 August 2025, a localized explosion occurred within one of the storage buildings of the 42 Engineers Brigade Counter Improvised Explosive Device Squadron leading to a limited fire outbreak.
The Army urged residents of Ilese and the adjoining communities to remain calm and go about their normal activities.
“The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with relevant agencies, has commenced a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the incident and to prevent a recurrence., ” the statement added.
