Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who personally assessed the site, confirmed the casualties and revealed that preliminary investigations by security forces pointed to illegal miners harboring explosive devices in a Bodija residence as the cause of the explosion. The aftermath of the blast saw security forces cordoning off the area, with medical personnel and ambulances on standby for intensive rescue efforts.
The gravity of the situation prompted Governor Makinde to assure the public of comprehensive search and rescue operations, describing the damage as “devastating.” The governor also pledged government support, covering medical expenses for the injured and offering temporary accommodation for those whose homes were affected.
The illegal mining activities, a prevalent concern in mineral-rich Nigeria, took a perilous turn as explosives stored without proper control led to this catastrophic event. Governor Makinde emphasized ongoing investigations, promising accountability for those responsible.
The incident underscores the urgent need for stricter control over explosive materials, as echoed by experts advocating for mineral resource accountability in the region. The city remains on edge as the community grapples with the aftermath of the explosion that reverberated far beyond its center.
What are your thoughts on this devastating news? How do you think it could have been
prevented?
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This is sad, all hands need to be on deck to avoid a reoccurrence of this incident. My heart goes out to all those in pain and to the departed souls
May God protection be on everyone of us
Lord guide and protect us all in this country, may God console their families
God of mercy 😯 may heaven see us through,my condolences to the victim family
I wish the injured victims speedy recovery. May God continue to protect our country Nigeria
May the departed soul rest in peace and speedy recovery to the injured.
We understand our community more better. In everything, safety first.
Let us be more security conscious and report to the necessary authority when things are not right.
May God keep protecting us. Amen
Nawaoo.
This is so bad
Things are really happening
May God see us through in Jesus name Amen 🙏
Eyah, my condolences to the people that lost there life. May the injured ones be heal
Oyo state accept my condolences
End time happenings
This is so sadden.May God continue to protect us
Things are really happening, may God help us 🙏
Hmmm. Nawa ooo what a tragedy,
But how can people be keeping harmful substance around the residents,
So sorry for the incident
Nawa ooo, what a tragedy, but how can people be keeping dangerous substance around the residents