Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun Condole Oyo State Over Ibadan Explosion

President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have all mourned the devastating explosion which occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The explosion killed two persons and injured about 77 others, and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.

The President in a statement, commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State and called on all concerned agencies of government to unravel the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

President Tinubu also directed NEMA to collaborate with Oyo State Government, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident, pledging support to rebuild the community.

“It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behaviour that has created the conditions for the sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished”.

I am deeply saddened by the devastating explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night.

The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.

It is worrisome that the… pic.twitter.com/ZulVEGYW2B

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) January 17, 2024

Also, Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement described the incident as “disheartening”, saying that the people of Lagos State stand in solidarity with residents of Oyo.

I’m sending heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State on the tragic Ibadan explosion.

My thoughts are with the families of the victims. This is a disheartening incident that calls for unity and support in these challenging times.

Commendable…

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) January 17, 2024

Meanwhile, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed absolute confidence that the Oyo State government would ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act were apprehended and prosecuted.

We deeply grieve alongside the government and the people of Oyo State as we extend our sincerest sympathies following the heart-wrenching explosion that unfolded in Ibadan on Tuesday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who mourn the loss of their beloved ones and… pic.twitter.com/wBBd6WjA4T

— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON (@DapoAbiodunCON) January 17, 2024