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Victims Being Evacuated From Ibadan Explosion, 2 Confirmed Dead, 77 Injured – WATCH VIDEO
Multiple videos seen by our reporter showed people running for safety a few minutes after the explosion.
Two persons have been confirmed dead, with 77 others injured in the devastating explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
VerseNews reports that according to eyewitnesses, the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when a very large “blast” or “explosion” was heard in and near the city.
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion or where it originated. Windows were reportedly blown out at several locations, including at a pharmacy and a restaurant.
The explosion was said to have been heard in Apete, Ojoo, UI, Moniya, Awotan, Alaro/Poly Ibadan, and Jeje.
Multiple videos seen by our reporter showed people running for safety a few minutes after the explosion.
However, visiting the scene of the explosion on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the casualty figures to journalists.
“In total, we have 77 injured victims so far, most of whom were treated and discharged and two fatalities. May their souls rest in peace and may God give their loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the governor said.
Makinde said that he directed that the medical bills of all victims of the explosion be covered by the government with temporary accommodation provided for those whose houses were affected by the explosion.
The governor also said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the blast was caused by illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija, adding that the explosion occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija. However, it was heard and felt in many parts of the city.
Watch videos below:
Last Night Ibadan Explosion
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1 USD | Gbagada Expressway | Bomb | Police PRO | #unilag | Lagos | Gwarimpa | Ikorodu | Ventura | Arrested | merscy | Edo Road pic.twitter.com/cBJBUHLKhD— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 17, 2024
Video footage of last night Ibadan explosion
1 USD | Gbagada Expressway | Bomb | Police PRO | #unilag | Lagos | Gwarimpa | Ikorodu | Ventura | Arrested | merscy | Edo Road pic.twitter.com/9dvS1I653H— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 17, 2024
VIDEO: Victims Being Evacuated From Ibadan Explosion
1 USD | Gbagada Expressway | Bomb | Police PRO | #unilag | Lagos | Gwarimpa | Ikorodu | Ventura | Arrested | merscy | Edo Road pic.twitter.com/4rPSFQsxCh— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) January 17, 2024
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