Tinubu expresses sadness over Ibadan explosion

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed sadness over the explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, that caused devastated destruction in Bodija and its environs.

The President in a statement expressed sympathy to the victims of the bomb explosion, which killed two persons, injured about 80 others, also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.

Environs of the explosion in Ibadan

President Tinubu, accordingly, directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Oyo State Government to offer immediate and comprehensive relief to the victims.

The President in the statement declared:

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I am deeply saddened by the devastating explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night.

The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.

Devastating environs of the explosion in Ibadan

It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behavior that has created the conditions for this sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished.

I commiserate with the government and people of Oyo State and call on all concerned agencies of government to unravel the circumstances that led to this tragedy with alacrity.

I have directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Oyo State Government to offer immediate and comprehensive relief to the victims.

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Statement of President Bola Tinubu                             

President Bola Tinubu’s statement