Gov Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has given an update on the massive explosion that claimed the lives of victims last Tuesday in the state.

In a post via his Facebook page on Sunday, the governor said 90 per cent of victims of the explosion have been discharged from various hospitals, and his administration has sorted their bills.

Makinde said the death toll from the incident currently stands at five persons, adding that counselling for victims of the incident has begun at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan.

He also revealed that an integrity test was being conducted on about 230 buildings around the scene of the explosion, adding that security agencies were still investigating the immediate and remote cause of the incident.

He also commended security agencies in the state for maintaining law and order around Bodija, as well as residents who have been complying with directives.

He said: “I commend our security agencies in Oyo State who have been maintaining law and order in around Bodija this week as well as residents who have been complying with directives from these officers.

“The death toll from the incident currently stands at five persons. The clinical psychologist has commenced counselling for victims of the incident at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan.”

The governor also revealed that search and rescue operations have ended at the Dejo Oyelese Close explosion site and that recovery efforts have begun.

He added: “The operations at Ground Zero have moved from search and rescue to recovery.

“Our administration remains committed to supporting all victims of this unfortunate incident and ensuring that everyone responsible is brought to book.
Persons with issues relating to the explosion are to call the state’s Emergency Operations Centre on 07049948057 or 08147672009.”