Governor Makinde Links Foreign Names to Ibadan Explosion; Confirms Three De@ths

In the aftermath of the devastating explosion in the Bodija area of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that foreign names and a company have been implicated in the tragic incident that claimed three lives and left over 20 houses in ruins.

In an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Governor Makinde disclosed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of a mining company connected to the explosion highlighted foreign names as owners.

The governor, expressing his concern, stated, “We are trying to uncover the identities of the people. We’ve done a few fact-finding on the company involved, and yes, there are indeed some foreign names on the CAC documents of the company involved, but these are still early days. We don’t have anything to cover.”

The death toll from the explosion has risen to three, with one more victim succumbing to injuries at a hospital. The incident on Tuesday in Ibadan caused widespread confusion, resulting in two deaths and 77 injuries. Aerial footage has captured the extensive devastation, affecting numerous buildings and properties.

Governor Makinde, who visited the explosion site on Tuesday night, mentioned that preliminary investigations by security agencies indicated that explosive devices stored by illegal miners were responsible for the blast. Despite ongoing investigations, he assured that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice.

As the situation unfolds, the connection of foreign names to the mining company adds a layer of complexity to the tragedy, raising questions about the circumstances and responsibilities surrounding the explosion.