The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, disclosed that initial investigations into the Corporate Affairs Commission documents of the mining firm responsible for the Tuesday explosion in Ibadan uncovered foreign names.
The explosion, which occurred in parts of Ibadan, resulted in casualties, injuries, and significant property damage.
Makinde, addressing the incident on Wednesday, revealed that illegal miners occupying a residence in Bodija stored explosive devices, leading to the tragic blast.
Speaking on Channels TV Politics Today, the governor pledged to identify all those involved and emphasized the failure of the neighborhood association to report the activities of illegal miners to law enforcement agencies.
Acknowledging foreign names in the company’s CAC documents, Makinde stressed the early stage of the investigation and affirmed transparency in the process.
He pointed out the neighborhood association’s lapse, urging residents to report suspicious activities to the authorities.
In a proactive move to prevent future tragedies, Makinde expressed his intent to seek approval from President Bola Tinubu.
The governor proposed a measure requiring miners dealing with explosives to store them with the military, ensuring controlled access and heightened security protocols.
Anticipating an executive order pending approval, Makinde assured the public of ongoing efforts to gather accurate information about the incident and pledged to provide detailed briefings in the coming hours.
