President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of the officials of the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) to provide support to the victims of the explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital city.
In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State , expressing sadness over the tragedy.
The President directed concerned agencies to unravel the circumstances that led to the devastating explosion in Ibadan,Oyo State.
The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.
“It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behaviour that has created the conditions for the sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished,” the President said.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
