Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, in a heartbreaking response, expressed profound grief over the tragic explosion that shook Ibadan, which claimed two human lives and injured almost 80 others.
The explosion, which happened on Tuesday night, caused massive property destruction in the Oyo State capital, as well as the destruction of buildings and vehicles. In a heavily worded statement, President Tinubu expressed his concern about the blast being attributed to the actions of illegal miners.
President Tinubu expressed his shock and denounced the unacceptable and careless actions that created the conditions for this unfortunate event. He emphasised how urgent it is to find and punish those in charge of setting up the circumstances that led to the explosion.
The Nigerian president sent his sincere sympathies to the Oyo State government and people, recognising the suffering and death brought about by the incident. He urged all pertinent government agencies to look into the circumstances of the tragedy as soon as possible.
President Tinubu announced that he has taken firm action, ordering the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Oyo State Government to offer the victims comprehensive and urgent help. The President’s determination to lessen the pain of individuals impacted by the explosion.
President Tinubu’s response, while the country struggles to deal with the fallout, shows a strong commitment to holding those accountable and making sure those impacted get timely and efficient help. The President’s demand for a comprehensive investigation demonstrates his dedication to justice and openness in the face of difficulty. The Atlantic Post will keep an eye on events surrounding this unfortunate tragedy in Ibadan and report back on them.
The presidents full statement reads:
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
I am deeply saddened by the devastating explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night.
The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.
It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behavior that has created the conditions for this sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished.
I commiserate with the government and people of Oyo State and call on all concerned agencies of government to unravel the circumstances that led to this tragedy with alacrity.
I have directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Oyo State Government to offer immediate and comprehensive relief to the victims.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President Federal Republic of Nigeria
January 17, 2024
