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Ibadan, Nigeria
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A fire broke out at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday night.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said, “Our men are currently working at Aleshinloye market.”
He promised to provide further updates.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the raging fire is not yet known, but properties worth millions of naira have already been destroyed.
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PHOTOS: Security personnel on ground as nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest continues in Ibadan
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Ibadan is not just a hub for culture and history, but also a haven for foodies and romantics.
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to impress your date or celebrate a special occasion, check out these 10 romantic restaurants in Ibadan.
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Join us at the Hello Ibadan Valentine’s Movie & Comedy Night’ happening this Friday, February 16. ❤️🥰
Whether you’re looking to mingle, or looking for a unique way to spend the val weekend with your partner, this event is for YOU!
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Governor Seyi Makinde’s Press Briefing on the Bodija Incident.
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Update on the Bodija Incident from the Head, Emergency Medical Team, Prof Temitope Alonge, and the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Matters, on 17 January 2024.
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Got into one of the affected houses at the explosion site some minutes ago. Here is what the inside look like.
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PHOTOS: Aerial shots showing site, impact of Ibadan explosion.
Photos: James Igbasan
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Current situation: We have just security operatives on the scene. Every other person has been barred from coming here.
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Video from the scene of the explosion that happened yesterday in Ibadan 💔
This is really serious.
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The explosion at Bodija GRA behind Ace Mall Ibadan affected over twenty houses.
Photos: NEMA Nigeria
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The Oyo State Government is appealing to residents of the State to stay away from the site of the incident in Bodija, Ibadan. This will enable emergency and rescue efforts to continue at the site without interference. Search and rescue efforts using earth moving equipment continued throughout the night and remain ongoing. We will keep providing updates about the situation.
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We visited the scene of the explosion which occurred at about 7.44 pm yesterday, 16 January 2024 in Bodija, Ibadan. This unfortunate incident resulted in death and injury to residents in the vicinity and also affected properties. We have already deployed first responders and all relevant agencies within Oyo State to carry out comprehensive search and rescue operations. These operations will continue throughout the night.
Earth moving equipment, ambulances, emergency lights, and security were deployed to the scene of the incident. The wounded and injured are being treated and moved to public and private hospitals within Ibadan. Medical personnel are on standby at these hospitals to provide all needed assistance to the injured. We have visited UCH to see some of those injured during the incident.
In total, we have 77 injured victims so far, most of whom were treated and discharged and 2 fatalities. May their souls rest in peace and may God give their loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
I have directed that the medical bills of all victims be covered by the government. We will also be providing temporary accommodation for those whose houses were affected and ensuring that they are supported to rebuild their lives.
Preliminary investigations by the security agencies revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored explosive devices there which caused the blast. The investigations are ongoing. All those found culpable for this will be brought to book.
I urge all residents to please call 615 for any emergencies they may be experiencing at this time and to remain calm and stay away from the immediate scene of the incident to allow rescue operations to be carried out without interference.
We are grateful to the first responders, security personnel and all those who are at the scene to assist with the rescue operations as well as the medical personnel taking care of the injured.
Please say a prayer for those who have been affected by this disaster as we continue with the rescue operations.
