A member of All Progressives Congress in Oyo state, Engr. Khalil Repete has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, people, and government of Oyo State over the Tuesday night explosion mishap in the Adeyi area of Ibadan North local government Local Government Area of the state.
People living in some parts of Ibadan are unsettled after a massive explosion occurred at about 7.44 pm yesterday, 16 January 2024 at the Adeyi Housing area in Ibadan. The unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected properties
According to the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, he said that preliminary investigation revealed that explosive devices stored by illegal miners led to the explosion that rocked the city on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, Khalil Repete who hails from Ibadan North local government, in a statement issued to sympathize with the victims described the incident as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful.
The Ibadan-born Engr. Repete also expressed his indignation and grief over the tragic loss of lives of his people.
Repete while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased commended the state government for its quick response
and seek comprehensive medical attention to surviving victims.
He also asked the state government and security agencies to go for a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and called for calm while the authorities looked diligently into the mishap.
Repete said, “I commiserate with all the victims, particularly those who lost their loved ones and house owners who are directly impacted by the last night explosion at Adeyi area of Ibadan North local government.
“My sympathy also goes to the people of my local government, Ibadan, and the entire people of Oyo over the incident.
“I do not doubt that relevant authorities will thoroughly investigate the cause of explosion the to prevent a recurrence,” Repete added.
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