Afenifere Urges Federal Government Support For Victims Of Ibadan Explosion

The group noted that “the number of injured persons, initially put at 77, has continued to climb while two lives were declared lost so far.”

Afenifere commiserated with the state governor,  residents of the state  and the families of the injured, as well as “those who have lost property, loved ones and their means of livelihood.”

The pan-Yoruba organisation called for a thorough nationwide investigation of the activities of illegal miners who were said to be responsible for the explosion, as stated by the state governor, adding that illegal miners must be made to face the law.

The group stated that illegal mining activities have been reportedly “responsible for much of the insecurity in some parts of the country.”

Afenifere noted that the revenue from mining activities should “enrich the country and Nigerians in general rather than end up in private pockets,” adding that mining activities should be organised under the law.

The statement noted that the group supports every step taken by the governor to see to its recommendations, adding, “For only then will justice be served, both to the victims and the culprits and only then can we also prevent a recurrence of the horrendous event that has led to losses valued at billions of naira.”

Afenifere assured the state residents that the Makinde-led administration is doing all within its means to assist the victims of the explosion, adding that the Federal Government should render its assistance to the state government to savour the situation due to the “magnitude of the disaster.”