Death Toll in Ibadan Explosion Climbs to Five as Soldiers Take Control of the Site.

On Thursday, the Oyo State government announced that the death toll from Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, the state capital, has now reached five.

This was as a group of stern-looking soldiers, on Thursday, took over the site and barred people from the area.

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, Fatai Owoseni, gave the update during a press briefing on Thursday, adding that two additional bodies were recovered.

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, Fatai Owoseni, gave the update during a press briefing on Thursday, adding that two more bodies were recovered.

He said, “Rescue operation is still ongoing. As of yesterday (Wednesday), we had three casualties, but this morning (Thursday), I got information from the security operatives supporting the medical team that two more dead bodies were recovered.

“A lot of conversations have been going on, a lot of interfacing with the people so that they will see transparency in what the government is doing.The security agencies, especially the police,  the Department of State Services being supported by the Nigerian Army team Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit as well are putting the bits and pieces of information together to ensure that discreet information is done towards prosecution to ensure that whoever, either directly or remotely connected with that incident, are brought to justice

The reported the explosion, which rocked the Adeyi area at Old Bodija, damaging about 58 houses and inflicting serious injuries on 77 residents of the area.