An explosion occurred in Ibadan and nearby areas at around 8 pm this evening, causing a shopping mall to collapse and affecting other places such as UCH and hotels. The incident has been taken over by the state government, which is working to mitigate its effects. The governor has deployed all security service chiefs, including para-military chiefs and fire operatives, to control the situation. Governor Seyi Makinde has urged citizens to remain calm and assured them that their interests are being taken care of.
A statement has been released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State and it reads:
Residents of Ibadan and the immediate environ experienced an uncommon explosion about 8 pm this evening.
There are various interpretations of the incident but we need to state categorically that the state government has taken over and is in full control of the unfortunate occurrence in to mitigate the incident.
All security service chiefs including para-military chiefs and Fire Operatives have been deployed by the governor to Reign in the spillover from the explosion.
His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde therefore implores citizens to calm down and be rest assured that their interests are being looked after.
Prince Dotun Oyelade,
The Hon Commissioner for Information and Orientation.
January 16, 2024.
