Ibadan – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says perpetrators of the January 16, 2024 explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija, Ibadan are facing trial for terrorism.
The governor, who said his administration had taken steps to prosecute the suspects, added that those involved were being held in prison, contrary to insinuations that the matter had been swept under the carpet.
Meanwhile, residents of the area affected by the explosion said they were still waiting for the promised compensation.
They said many families were unable to return to their homes, as some properties had been overgrown with weeds and were uninhabitable.
Speaking on behalf of the residents during an interdenominational service held in commemoration of the incident, the President, Bodija Estate Residents’ Association (BERA), Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, said the gathering was to honour and remember five residents who lost their lives.
The service, held at Bodija Estate Baptist Church, was organised by BERA, in conjunction with Dejo Oyelese Vigilante Group (DOVG).
