The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams has strongly condemned the recent explosion in Ibadan and has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure that the culprits are brought to justice.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, Adams expressed his dismay over the incident and urged the government to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Attributing the explosion to the negligence of miners, Adams emphasized that such actions are not only illegal but also pose a significant threat to the lives and property of the people in the state.
Adams said, “As far as I am concerned, the story of the Ibadan explosion had left many questions hanging in the balance.
“It was a security threat to the state, that is why it is important for Governor Makinde to fish out those behind the incident and bring them to book.
“It is very unfortunate that the death toll is rising by the day and victims of the unfortunate incident are in the various hospitals recuperating.
“The extent of the damage in the area was great involving many houses. And going by the statement and assurances of the governor, I think a case of such multiple damages should not be treated with levity. Ibadan is the political headquarters of the South-West region and anything that affects Ibadan naturally has spiral effect on other states in the south-west.
“So, the state government should leave no stone unturned by making sure that perpetrators of the dastardly act didn’t go scot-free.”
He stressed the importance of addressing the security implications of the incident and urged Governor Makinde to take decisive action in apprehending the perpetrators.
