The aftermath of the explosion in Bodija, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, continues to unfold as the state government confirms the number of fatalities has risen
Fatai Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde stated this on Thursday while addressing Journalists in Ibadan
He was giving an update on the explosion that rocked the ancient city on Tuesday night, DAILY GIST reports
The explosion caused extensive damage to numerous houses in Ibadan.
Governor Seyi Makinde provided an update, stating that two deaths occurred on the day of the incident, with an additional victim succumbing to injuries in a hospital on Wednesday.
However, according to Owoseni in a recent update, two additional bodies were recovered, raising the death toll to five.
He stated: “Rescue operation is still ongoing. As of yesterday, we had three casualties, but this morning, just about 30 minutes ago, I got information from the security operatives supporting the medical team that two more dead bodies were recovered this morning.”
He stressed the ongoing efforts and collaboration with security agencies to ensure transparency and justice, saying, “The security agencies, especially the police, the DSS being supported by the Nigerian Army team EOD Unit as well, are putting the bits and pieces of information together to ensure that discreet information is done towards prosecution to ensure that whoever, either directly, remotely connected with that incident are brought to justice.”
The government reassures the public of its commitment to transparency and thorough investigation into the incident.
