By Ohuakanwa Chibuzo
The Oyo State government confirmed on Thursday that the death toll from Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan has reached five.
Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on security, Fatai Owoseni, disclosed the update, stating that two more bodies were recovered.
Soldiers, maintaining a heavy presence at the site, barred access to the area.
Owoseni emphasized ongoing rescue efforts and collaboration among security agencies for a thorough investigation and potential prosecution.
The explosion in the Adeyi area at Old Bodija damaged 58 houses and injured 77 residents.
Soldiers deployed to the scene prevented unauthorized entry to safeguard against looting.
Concerns were raised about indiscriminate property sales, including to foreigners engaging in illegal businesses. Calls were made for a review of property acquisition laws within the estate.
Emergency Operation Centre Head Temitope Alonge pledged continued search efforts for survivors.
Earth-moving equipment was deployed to clear debris and facilitate rescue operations.
Governor Makinde assured justice for the perpetrators and visited victims to provide encouragement.
The Nigerian Army, involved in rescue operations, clarified that the incident was not a terrorist attack.
