Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of the mining company implicated in the explosion in Bodija, Oyo State, displayed foreign names as owners. The governor disclosed this information during an interview with Channels TV and mentioned that the death toll from the incident had risen to three, with one additional victim passing away on January 17..…..CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
Governor Makinde emphasized the ongoing efforts to uncover the identities of those involved, mentioning that some foreign names were identified in the CAC documents related to the company. He clarified that the state had identified an individual of interest who should be invited for questioning by security agents.
Highlighting the nature of the incident, Makinde clarified that it was related to illegal miners storing explosives in a residential area, ruling out any connection to banditry or insurgency. The governor assured transparency, stating that there was no reason for the state government to cover up any information, and called for trust in his administration.
Governor Makinde also outlined plans to seek presidential approval for miners to store explosives with the military. He mentioned signing an executive order in the coming days to facilitate this arrangement.…..CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
