Ibadan Expløsion: Preliminary investigations revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored expløsives there which caused the blast— Governor Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde has said that preliminary investigations revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored expløsives there which caused the blast.The investigations are ongoing. All those found culpable for this will be brought to book.

l urge all residents to please call 615 for any emergencies they may be experiencing at this time and to remain calm and stay away from the immediate scene of the incident to allow rescue operations to be carried out without interference.

We are grateful to the first responders, security personnel and all those who are at the scene to assist with the rescue operations as well as the medical personnel taking care of the inj¥red.

Please say a prayer for those who have been affected by this disaster as we continue with the rescue operations.