WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU
An explosion in Ibadan on Tuesday, at Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate, has been attributed to a Malian engaged in illegal mining activities in Oyo State.
The blast claimed two lives, injured several, and caused property damage worth millions. The Malian and his family fled before the incident, leaving residents shocked. Revelations suggest he had faced a petition in his previous residence for illegal mining, prompting the move to the now-affected location. Fear of attacks has led many residents to remain silent about the influx of Malians in the area, revealing a concerning trend.
