Ibadan explosion: Gov. Makinde calls for calm

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde

There was pandemonium on in Ibadan and its environs on Tuesday as residents experienced an uncommon explosion at about 8pm.

Immediately the incident occurred, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State said:

“There are various interpretations of the incident but it is important for us to state categorically that the state government has taken over and in full control of the unfortunate occurrence in order to mitigate the incident.

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“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.”

Jan 16, 2024.