Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde issued a statement on Sunday, January 21, providing an update on the aftermath of the tragic Bodija explosion.
Commendation and Progress:
• Law and order: Governor Makinde praised security agencies for maintaining peace and residents for complying with directives.
• Medical care: Over 90% of victims have been discharged from hospitals, while the death toll remains at five. A clinical psychologist provides counseling at the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Search and rescue: Operations at the blast site have transitioned from search and rescue to recovery.
• Structural integrity: The Nigerian Society of Engineers is evaluating the structural integrity of 230 nearby properties.
Update on the Bodija Incident:
I commend our security agencies in Oyo State who have been maintaining law and order in around Bodija this week as well as residents who have been complying with directives from these officers.
Yesterday, the medical team at the Emergency… pic.twitter.com/mdnjNqxx3A
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 21, 2024
Appreciation and Collaboration:
• Lagos State: Governor Makinde expressed gratitude to Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwoolu for deploying the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) team led by Engineer Olatunde Akinsanya.
• Investigation: Security agencies continue their investigation, and updates will be shared publicly.
Continued Support and Commitment:
• Victims: The state government reiterates its commitment to supporting all victims, vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
• Emergency hotline: Victims and concerned citizens can call the Emergency Operations Centre at 07049948057 or 08147672009.
