NEMA PROVIDES UPDATES REGARDING THE EXPLOSION IN IBADAN

Babatunji Wusu –

The explosion that happened Tuesday night in the Bodija neighborhood of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, was most likely caused by an improvised explosive device, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) (IED).
More than twenty properties have reportedly been impacted by this occurrence, which has had a significant impact on the neighborhood.

These results were presented by NEMA in a situation report that was posted on its social media accounts on Wednesday.

It is anticipated that the agency will carry out its inquiry in full and collaborate closely with other pertinent authorities to support and aid the explosion victims.

The report reads, “To the scene of explosion. On arrival at the scene it was observed that it was a suspected explosion of IED which affected over twenty houses. Casualty figures can not be ascertain for now. Search and Rescue operation is still on going.

“Stakeholders present include NPF, NSCDC, DSS, SEMA, Nigeria Army, Federal and State fire service, Nigerian Red Cross, State ministery of Environment, Amotekun Corps.”

“More resources are being mobilize to support the on going SAR Operations. Search and Rescue operation at the scene of the incident was temporarily suspended to allow responders to refresh. SAR Operations resume 7.00am in the morning.

“Security has been beefed up in the area while arrangements for more support to facilitate the operations are in progress.

“The situation has been brought under control while arrangements are going on to ensure smooth operation.”