Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents of the mining company linked to Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan indicate foreign ownership.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Governor Makinde revealed that the death toll from the explosion has increased to three, with one more victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital on Wednesday.
He also mentioned that one individual was rescued alive from the rubble, and 60 out of the 77 hospitalized individuals have been discharged.
In his statement, Governor Makinde shed light on the ongoing investigation into the incident, stating, “We are trying to uncover the identities of the people. We’ve done a few fact-finding on the company involved and yes, there are indeed some foreign names on the CAC documents of the company involved but these are still early days. We don’t have anything to cover.”
The governor emphasized that the explosion was not a result of a terrorist attack but rather the actions of illegal miners who stored explosives in a residential area.
He clarified, “It is not anything that has to do with banditry and insurgency but illegal miners that stored explosives in a residential area.”
As investigations continue, Governor Makinde assured that the state government is committed to uncovering the truth behind the incident and ensuring the safety of residents.
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