A drone has captured the aftermath of the explosion that occurred on Tuesday, January 16, in Ibadan, revealing extensive damage to properties.
Residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital thrown into confusion as an explosion rocked parts of the city, leaving two dead and 77 injured.
Earlier today, the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde said preliminary investigation revealed that the illegal miners had stored explosive devices in one of the houses which caused the explosion. In a statement released after visiting the site and other hospitals where the injured are receiving treatment, the Governor also confirmed that two people have died while 77 were injured and being treated in public and private hospitals.