Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with the families affected by the bomb explosion in Oyo State.
Recall that the explosion occurred at 7.30p.m. at Dejo Oyelese Street in Old Bodija in Ibadan.
The governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday blamed illegal miners for the explosion.
He also confirmed that two persons died and 77 others were injured.
Atiku in a statement on his X page condoled with the state government.
“I wish to express my condolences to the good people and government of Oyo State over the explosion that rocked the capital city of Ibadan late yesterday night.
“While the government continues to provide humanitarian support to victims of the explosion, I commiserate with the families of those who might have lost their lives and property to the explosion.”
Bomb explosion: Atiku commiserates with victims’ families