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Governor Makinde Reveals Delay in Extraditing Malians Indicted in Ibadan Explosion Investigation

Ibadan, Nigeria – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde provided an update on the delay in extraditing three Malians involved in the explosion that rocked Bodija, Ibadan in January. Makinde attributed the delay to Mali’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS). In January, a devastating explosion occurred in parts of Ibadan, resulting in casualties, injuries, and significant property damage. Makinde declared that the explosion was caused by an explosive device stored by …

Explosion Rocks Ibadan, Nigeria: Cause, Casualties, and Government Response

IBADAN, Nigeria – Fear gripped the residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in Nigeria, on Tuesday night following a massive explosion that shook the city. The explosion, which occurred on Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija Estate area, affected several neighborhoods within a 15-kilometer radius, including Ologuneru, Apete, New Garage, Bashorun, Akobo, Sango, and Eleyele. Videos circulating on social media depicted the aftermath of the explosion, showing widespread damage to buildings and vehicles even …