Nigerian officials reported this Thursday: increased to five dead due to explosion It was recorded in Idaban, the capital of Oyo state in the southwestern part of the country, after an initial report indicated two deaths and about 80 injured.
“The rescue operation is still continuing. As of yesterday (Wednesday), we had three victims, but this morning I received information from the security guards supporting the medical team that they found two more bodies,” he said in the statement. Press conference by the governor’s private security advisor, Fatai Owoseni.
According to the state government, the explosion It occurred due to explosives stored by illegal miners living in the area., also resulting in the destruction of many homes, properties and cars. He added that the explosive ordnance disposal unit was gathering information to “ensure that anyone directly or remotely involved in this incident is brought to justice.”
According to the Nigerian newspaper, governor Seyi Makinde, who visited the victims, claimed that the perpetrators of this “savage act” would face justice, while the Nigerian Army declared that the explosion was not the work of terrorists. Fist’. The other day, Makinde said: Treatment costs of the injured will be covered by the authorities He noted that temporary shelter will be provided to those who lost their homes due to the explosion until a solution is found.