Ibadan Explosion: Death Toll Rises To Five

Death toll in the recent explosion that rocked Bodija in Ibadan, the capital of Osun State, has risen to five.

At least 77 persons were injured in the explosion.

The incident which occurred on Tuesday at about 7:30 PM also resulted in destruction of over 50 houses.

The Oyo State Government on Thursday confirmed that two more dead bodies have been recovered from the debris of destroyed properties.

The state government, through the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Fatai Owoseni, disclosed that “Rescue operation is still ongoing. As of yesterday, we had three casualties but this morning, just about 30 minutes ago, I got information from the security operatives supporting the medical team that two more dead bodies were recovered this morning.

“The security agencies, especially the police, the DSS being supported by the Nigerian Army team EOD Unit as well are putting the bits and pieces of information together to ensure that discreet information is done towards prosecution to ensure that whoever, either directly, remotely connected with that incident is brought to justice.”