Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that two individuals had been killed and 77 injured in Tuesday's explosion in Ibadan.
Residents of the Ibadan had been gripped by panic and confusion after an explosion that occurred at round 7.45pm on Tuesday.
The incident sparked uncertainty all through town as residents scrambled for security.
Commenting on the incident, Makinde wrote on his This unlucky incident resulted within the loss of life and damage of native residents and likewise affected property.
“We have now already deployed first responders and all related businesses inside Oyo State to conduct in depth search and rescue operations. These operations will proceed all through the evening.
“Earth-moving gear, ambulances, emergency lighting and safety had been deployed to the scene of the incident. The wounded and injured are being handled and transferred to private and non-private hospitals in Ibadan.
“Medical employees are on standby at these hospitals to offer all obligatory help to the injured. We visited UCH to see a few of these injured in the course of the incident.
“In whole, we have now 77 injured victims up to now, most of whom have been handled and discharged, and two fatalities. Could their souls relaxation in peace and should God grant their family members the energy to bear this irreparable loss.
“I’ve ordered that every one victims' medical payments be coated by the federal government. We may even present momentary housing to these whose properties have been affected and guarantee they’re supported to rebuild their lives.”
The governor revealed what led to the explosion.
“Preliminary investigations by the safety providers revealed that unlawful miners occupying one of many homes in Bodija had saved explosives there that prompted the blast.
“The investigations are ongoing. Anybody discovered responsible of this might be dropped at justice.”
He urged all residents to dial 615 for any emergency they could be dealing with presently and to stay calm and avoid the fast scene of the incident in order that rescue operations might be carried out with out interference.
He thanked the primary responders, safety personnel and everybody who arrived on the scene to help within the rescue operations, in addition to the medical personnel who cared for the injured.
