The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed his deepest sympathies to families and friends who lost their loved ones in the tragic explosion that occured in Ibadan on Tuesday night.
The Speaker in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Oyetunji Oyekunle described the incident as devastating and unfortunate.
The explosion which occured at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija reportedly affected a section of the Governor’s office, Secretariat Ibadan, Oyo State House of Assembly, some residential buildings at Bodija, Sango, Eleyele, Bashorun, Olohun Eru, Apete among others.
The Speaker said the number of those who died and wounded in the explosion had thrown many families into mourning.
The statement reads ” This is rather unfortunate and sad. Lives were lost and the casualty level as we speak is about 80. My heart is heavy with sorrow. My sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. No words can adequately express the sadness felt when a tragedy like this occurs. My heart reaches out to all the families and friends who lost their loved ones in this tragic explosion. May the Lord heal the injured, give the dead eternal rest and comfort those who are mourning.”
” The deafening blast shook many buildings. Our own building in the Oyo State House of Assembly was also affected. Ceilings, windows, glasses and doors were shattered by the explosion.”
Hon. Ogundoyin warned residents against storing of explosives in residential areas.
The Speaker who commended the swift response of Oyo State Government tasked security agents to bring those culpable to book.
” We learnt that the incident was caused by illegal miners who stored explosive devices in residential areas. This is not a good development. A few individuals should not put the lives of thousands of residents on the line because of their own personal gains. This should be thoroughly investigated to serve as a deterrent to others. We should all be safely conscious ” Oyo Speaker said
Similarly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims affected by the tragic explosion that occurred in the Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday night.
This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan.
The statement said that the lawmaker was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the devastation caused by this unfortunate incident.
Alli emphasised the need for urgent support and assistance to the affected families during this difficult time.
He called on relevant government agencies, emergency responders, and community leaders to collaborate in providing immediate relief as well as necessary resources to the victims and their families.
Alli also urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion to prevent future occurrences and ensure the safety of residents in the area.
He emphasised the importance of implementing stringent safety measures and regulations to prevent such incidents and protect the lives and properties of the people.
The lawmaker encouraged the affected families to stay strong and resilient in the face of this tragedy.
He assured them that he would work tirelessly with relevant authorities to ensure that justice was served and necessary measures taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
