Over 20 residences were impacted by the explosion that shook Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.
NEMA stated in a statement on Wednesday that they did not yet have any information regarding the number of casualties.
It also disclosed that the explosion was most likely triggered by an improvised explosive device.
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Residents of Ibadan were terrified on Tuesday night when an explosion happened along Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija neighborhood of the city.
The impacted houses numbered over twenty. At this time, the number of casualties is unknown. The agency stated that the search and rescue operation is still in progress.
Nonetheless, NEMA gave state residents reassurance, stating that “the situation has been brought under control while arrangements are going on to ensure smooth operation,” and that security has been increased in the area while plans are underway for additional support to help with the activities.
Seyi Makinde, the state governor, responded to the tragedy by saying that preliminary security agency investigations had shown that explosive devices hidden by unauthorized miners were the reason behind the explosion that shook the region.
Makinde stated that even though there were still open investigations, those found responsible will face consequences during his visit to the explosion site on Tuesday evening.
In addition, he said that the government will pay the victims’ medical expenses, but he pledged to make sure that everyone whose home was impacted was “supported to rebuild their lives.”
The explosion was confirmed by the Oyo State Police Command on Tuesday night.
The leadership added that there has been a sufficient deployment of their personnel to prevent any collapse in law and order, but the exact number of casualties in the incident is still unknown.
Nonetheless, the state government has made a request for citizens to leave the location of the tragedy.
Nonetheless, the state government has made a request for citizens to leave the location of the tragedy.
On its X account on Wednesday morning, the government stated that “this will enable emergency and rescue efforts to continue at the site without interference.” Throughout the night, and to this day, earthmoving machinery has been used in search and rescue operations. We will continue to provide situational updates.