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Bodija area

January 30, 2024

South-West speakers call for multi-level policing to tackle insecurity

The speakers made the call shortly after visiting Governor Seyi Makinde over the January 16 explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan.

Speakers Olubunmi Adelugba (Ekiti), Olamide Oladiji (Ondo), Adewale Egbedu (Osun), and Debo Ogundoyin (Oyo).
January 20, 2024

NBA Ibadan sympathises with explosion victims

The NBA chairman charged members of the society to always speak up and report suspicious issues around them.

Ibadan explosion
January 19, 2024

PDP commiserates with Makinde, Oyo people over Ibadan blast

The party said it was saddened by the explosion, which claimed the lives of citizens, critically injuring others and left many displaced.

Ibadan explosion
January 18, 2024

Ibadan Explosion: Death toll rises to five as rescue operations continue

Mr Alonge said two corpses were recovered from the rumbles between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Ibadan explosion
January 17, 2024

Several residents missing after deadly blast; UCH intensifies emergency response

The explosion occurred at 7.30 p.m. at Dejo Oyelese Street in Old Bodija in Ibadan, with the government claiming only two people died.

Ibadan explosion site and University College Hospital, Ibadan
January 17, 2024

Explosives stored by illegal miners residing in Bodija caused Ibadan blast: Makinde

The governor vowed that those found culpable in the explosion would be brought to book.

Governor Seyi Makinde at the Scene of explosion