Rescue operations have continued at the scene of explosion that rocked Old Bodija area of Ibadan where scores of people were injured while houses destroyed.<\/p>\n

Security operatives, officers of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA including men of the red cross society are on ground to manage the situation.<\/p>\n

The gates which led to the street where the incident occured have been cordoned off for rescue Operation.<\/p>\n

As of the time of filling this report, thousands of sympathizers have besieged the scene of the incident.<\/p>\n

In an interview, one of the residents, Bernard Akpan described the incident as unfortunate.<\/p>\n

Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier paid an on the spot ssessment of the area and ‘promised that government would Foot the bills of the injured Persons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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