Makinde Confirms Five Persons Dead As He Gives Updates On Bodija Explosion

Oyo state governor, Southwest Nigeria, Seyi Makinde, has provided the public with an update on the explosion incident which occurred at Bodija in Ibadan on Tuesday, January 16.

Gatekeepers News reports that Seyi Makinde gave the update on his official X handle on Sunday, January 21.

Makinde confirmed that five persons have died as a result of the explosion, adding that over 90% of victims form the incident have been discharged.

He also acknowledged the support and assistance offered by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he released the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) team.

He wrote: “I commend our security agencies in Oyo State who have been maintaining law and order in around Bodija this week as well as residents who have been complying with directives from these officers.

“Yesterday, the medical team at the Emergency Operations Centre and the Honourable Commissioner for Health, visited two of the hospitals where victims from the incident were taken and over 90% of the victims have been discharged. The death toll from the incident currently stands at five persons.

“The clinical psychologist has commenced counselling for victims of the incident at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan.

“The operations at Ground Zero have moved from search and rescue to recovery. Let me use this opportunity to thank the Nigerian Society of Engineers who have been carrying out structural integrity tests on about 230 properties around the site of the explosion; 13 houses within 50 metres radius of the blast site, 40 houses at 100 metres radius; 122 houses at 200 metres radius and 53 houses within a 250 metres radius.

“We are also grateful to my brother, Governor #jidesanwoolu for releasing the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to support us, and for the assistance offered by the team led by Engineer Olatunde Akinsanya, the Director of Operations.

“The security agencies are still investigating the incident and an update on their investigation will be publicised.

“Our administration remains committed to supporting all victims of this unfortunate incident and ensuring that everyone responsible is brought to book.

“Please contact the Emergency Operations Centre on 07049948057 or 08147672009 for any issues related to the Bodija Incident.”