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January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 IFMNEWS

Ibadan Explosion: Hotel Manager Dies Of Heart Attack

The tragic passing of Tunde Solomon, the Operations Manager of BON Hotel Nest Ibadan, occurred following a heart attack linked to an explosion near the hotel in Bodija.

The incident on Tuesday night involved an explosion in the Adeyi area of Old Bodija, Ibadan.

Reports indicate that the explosion resulted in the loss of five lives, with 77 residents suffering severe injuries and approximately 58 houses sustaining damage. The aftermath of this devastating event has left a community in shock and distress.

The management of BON Hotel Nest Ibadan conveyed the heartbreaking news of Mr. Solomon's demise through a statement shared on the hotel's official Instagram account on Friday.

The statement highlighted Mr. Solomon's dedication as a worker with over 25 years of industry experience, expressing deep regret over the sudden and tragic loss. The community mourns the passing of a valuable individual, and the explosion's repercussions continue reverberating through the affected area.

January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 IFMNEWS

Ibadan Explosion Death Toll Rises To Five – Oyo Govt

The Oyo state government has said the death toll in Tuesday’s explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, has risen to five.

Yesterday, Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde, speaking at a press conference after his initial visit to the site of the explosion, said three fatalities were recorded. In contrast, 77 others were injured in the incident.

Makinde noted that preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that illegal miners occupying one of the houses in Bodija had stored explosive devices, which caused the blast.

However, in an update given by the Special Adviser to the Oyo state governor on security, Fatai Owoseni, the state government said two more deaths have been recorded today, noting that the rescue operation is still ongoing.

January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 IFMNEWS

The Aftermath Of Police Raid Unfolds In Abia: Unveiling The Consequences

The state commissioner of police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has apologised for the unprofessional conduct of his officers who invaded the ABN television and radio studio in Umuahia and arrested a guest on a live show.

The station’s director, Ifeanyi Okali, said in a statement that police officers entered the studio around 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday. And they have apprehended the guest over a petition against him over a family dispute.

In a statement today, the state police public relations officer, Maureen Chinaka, expressed regret over the incident, promising the command will take necessary disciplinary action.

She said preliminary investigations into the incident indicated that the police officers who made the arrest conducted themselves unprofessionally.

She noted that an orderly room trial for the erring officers will commence today, and if found guilty, they will be disciplined accordingly.

Okali added that the Commissioner of Police visited the station, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment and tendered an apology in person.

January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 IFMNEWS

Two Persons Killed, Scores Of Houses Burnt In Communal Clash In Kogi State

A deadly clash between Oturpo-Ojile and Ochi-Ibadan communities in the Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State has left two individuals dead and more than 70 houses reduced to ashes.

The conflict erupted when villagers in Ochi-Ibadan reportedly killed a man from Oturpo-Ojile who was returning to his village from Lagos. Fueled by grief over the loss of their fellow villager, enraged youths from Oturpo-Ojile retaliated with a reprisal attack. This retaliation involved the alleged burning of numerous houses and properties valued at millions of naira in Ochi-Ibadan.

During the Kogi State House of Assembly plenary, Akus Lawal, the representative for Ankpa state Constituency, confirmed the incident and called for swift intervention. He urged the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency to promptly provide relief materials for all those affected by the communal clash.

The State Police Command spokesperson, William Aya, verified the occurrence and informed us that law enforcement was dispatched to the area to address the situation. The aftermath of this violent clash underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance to aid the victims and stabilise the affected communities.

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