During his visit to the explosion site on Tuesday night, Governor Makinde assured that those found responsible would face legal consequences. He shared on social media on Wednesday, “Preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored explosive devices there, which caused the blast. The investigations are ongoing. All those found culpable for this will be brought to book.”
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The governor reported two fatalities and 77 injuries from the explosion, with most victims treated and discharged. Governor Makinde expressed condolences for the deceased and promised that the government would cover the medical bills of the victims. He further pledged support for affected individuals in rebuilding their lives.
Emphasizing ongoing rescue efforts, Governor Makinde stated, “Earth-moving equipment, ambulances, emergency lights, and security were deployed to the scene of the incident. The wounded and injured are being treated and moved to public and private hospitals within Ibadan.” He urged residents to remain calm and contact emergency numbers for assistance.