...As he commends Gov. Makinde for Swift Rescue Operations
Khadijat Yusuf
Abuja
The minister of solid minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake has expressed deep sympathy for those involved in the explosion that occured in Ibadan, the Oyo state Capital
The minister in a message said, "I am saddened with the news of explosion that occurred yesterday night in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tragic incident had devastating effects on lives and property.
"I offer my condolences over lost lives on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals to Governor Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State."
"I also extend my sympathy to the wounded and other victims who suffered one loss or the other especially residents whose house were destroyed. I pray the Almighty God to comfort the family of the deceased and grant succour to those who lost valuables as they begin to rebuild," he said
Dr. Alake said despite promise by both Oyo state Emergency officer and response agencies of both state and federal government to help in fathoming the cause of the explosion, he has directed mine officers who are already on ground to join in the Investigation of the chase of the ugly incident.
"Oyo State Government and Emergency Response Agencies of both the state and federal governments have promised to help as much as possible."
"In the interim, I have directed the ministry's mine officers who are already on site in Ibadan to join ongoing investigations to find out the immediate and remote causes of the explosion. We have ordered detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause."
"If the explosion was caused by mining explosives devices as earlier reported, the ministry will double its effort to tighten the noose around those acquiring explosives and storing them illegally."
The minister how eer commend the Oyo state government for the timely response. He urge miners to always adhere to safety measures and report person's or organization involved in illegal mining activities.
"I commend Governor Seyi Makinde for the rapid mobilisation of emergency response, including the deployment of fire service, police and security agencies."
"I urge members to always be safety conscious and report persons or organisations endangering public health and security," he said.
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