On January 16, an explosion occurred in Ibadan, resulting in fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant damage to properties valued in millions of naira.
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Five people were confirmed dead while 77 sustained varying degrees of injuries and 58 houses were damaged during the explosion that rocked Adeji, Old Bodija in Ibadan.
The President of the association, Muyiwa Bamgbose, made this known on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated this in Ibadan.
The governor stated this in an update on the incident, which was released on Sunday.
President Bola Tinubu had placed a telephone call to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, immediately after the tragic incident.
An official of the Oyo State Government disclosed in Ibadan the latest figure of the dead to newsmen on Thursday.
Their identities were unveiled by the landlords association of the area, police and House of Assembly on Thursday.
Lamenting the ugly incident, Kalu commiserated with the families of the departed souls while wishing hospitalized victims speedy recovery.
The Eagle Online recalls that the explosion on Tuesday, left no fewer than three persons dead and 77 injured.
So far, three persons have been confirmed dead and 77 injured from the explosion, which shook the capital city.
According to Makinde, the certificate of the mining company from the Corporate Affairs Commission revealed this
He spoke on Wednesday at a news conference at the Briefing Room, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan
The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that the move was as a result of the high number of those injured during Tuesday’s explosion who were brought to the hospital.