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Ibadan Explosion: Death Toll Rises To Five As Two More Bodies Recovered

Casualties in the deadly explosion at the Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan, last Tuesday, have risen to five as two more bodies were recovered from the debris on Thursday. 

It would be recalled that as at  Wednesday three deaths were recorded with 77  persons sustaining various degree of injuries. 

The Head of Emergency Operations Centre for the evacuation and rescue of victims involved in blast , Prof. Temitope Alonge, who made the disclosure yesterday while speaking with journalists at the scene of the blast, maintained that his team would continue its search for survivors until all victims are accounted for.

He said, “The storm is yet to settle, but it’s time to pick up what is left of the disaster site of Tuesday’s deadly explosion in Bodija in the ancient city of Ibadan which has left five victims dead and about 77 sustaining varying degrees of injuries.

“Earth moving equipment had been deployed to the scene to clear the debris and perhaps rescue more victims.The Operations Emergency team are also on ground to ensure the smooth flow of evacuation.

“Residents who are fortunate to pick what is left of their property, have headed for safer locations as the state government had ordered an evacuation due to safety concerns.”

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

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