Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that the explosion that rocked the state capital was as a result of the criminal activities of illegal miners. At about 7.44pm, Tuesday, January 16th, a loud explosion was heard in different parts of the state capital leading to panics and confusion. A release shared on his verified X page, revealed that the damages was caused by explosives stored in a house by illegal miners. He stated further that “Preliminary investigations by the security agencies revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored explosive devices there which caused the blast. “Please say a prayer for those who have been affected by this disaster as we continue with the rescue operations.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 17, 2024 17:25 UTC