Ibadan explosion: Emergency situation room set up by Oyo government

In response to the late Tuesday night explosion incident in Bodija, Ibadan, the Oyo State Government has taken swift action by setting up an Emergency Situation Room led by Professor Temitope Alonge. 

Search efforts and rescue operations are currently ongoing, and the government has urged residents to stay away from the site while providing emergency contact numbers for assistance.

The statement seen on the official page of the Oyo State Government reads:

“Situation Report on the Bodija, Ibadan Incident.

“The Oyo State Government has set up an Emergency Situation Room for the Bodija Incident led by Professor Temitope Alonge, to coordinate the ongoing response to the incident.

“Search and rescue efforts at the site of the incident continued overnight.

Updates from the Emergency Situation Room will be publicized through official government accounts and media channels.

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The contact numbers for the Situation Room are 07049948057 and 08147672009.

“Residents are advised to stay away from the site of the incident and call 615 free of charge for emergencies in Oyo State.” 

Situation Report on the Bodija, Ibadan Incident.
The Oyo State Government has set up an Emergency Situation Room for the Bodija Incident led by Professor Temitope Alonge, to coordinate the ongoing response to the incident.
Search and rescue efforts at the site of the incident… pic.twitter.com/FfSxTxVxeh

— Oyo State Government Feedback (@FeedbackOYSG) January 17, 2024

The Oyo State Government is appealing to residents of the State to stay away from the site of the incident in Bodija, Ibadan.

This will enable emergency and rescue efforts to continue at the site without interference. Search and rescue efforts using earth moving equipment… pic.twitter.com/JJ2pCH5U50

— Oyo State Government (@oyostategovt) January 17, 2024