Two people have been confirmed dead and several injured in Ibadan following an explosion on Tuesday night.
The explosion occurred on Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija neighbourhood of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.
Vibrations from the explosion were felt kilometres away from Ground Zero, shattering the windowpanes and ceilings of some houses throughout the city.
Seyi Makinde, the state’s governor, told journalists that the explosion, which injured 77 people, was caused by illegal miners who stored explosive devices in one of the buildings in the Bodija area.
Makinde said:
“We visited the scene of the explosion which occurred at about 7.44 pm yesterday, 16 January 2024 in Bodija, Ibadan.”
“This unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected properties.
“We have already deployed first responders and all relevant agencies within Oyo State to carry out comprehensive search and rescue operations.”
When TheCable visited the explosion site, they found destroyed vehicles, houses, and body parts.
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