The Nigerian Government has ordered investigations into the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital in South-west Nigeria.
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake disclosed this in a statement, saying that officers from the Ministry will collaborate with the State Government to know the actual cause.
“We have ordered detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause”.
“If the explosion was caused by mining explosives devices as earlier reported, the ministry will double its effort to tighten the noose around those acquiring explosives and storing them illegally”.
Noting with sadness over the news of explosion, the Minister said “I offer my condolences over lost lives on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals to Governor Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State”.
“ I also extend my sympathy to the wounded and other victims who suffered one loss or the other especially residents whose house were destroyed. I pray the Almighty God to comfort the family of the deceased and grant succour to those who lost valuables as they begin to rebuild”.
Oyo State Government and Emergency Response Agencies of both the state and federal governments have given their assurances to help as much as possible.
The Minister commended the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde for the rapid mobilisation of emergency response, including the deployment of fire service, police and other security agencies.
I urge members to always be safety conscious and report persons or organisations endangering public health and security. Alake added
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