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Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has presented a report on the explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the state capital, to President Bola Tinubu.
Makinde met Tinubu at the weekend at the presidential villa, Abuja.
While handing over the report to the president, the governor thanked Tinubu for his support following the explosion.
He said his administration would do everything possible to provide succour to victims and punish those responsible for the incident.
On the night of January 18, an explosion rocked Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija axis of Ibadan.
So far, five persons have been confirmed dead, while 77 people were said to be injured in the blast.
On Sunday, Makinde said over 90 percent of the victims of the explosion have been discharged from the hospital.
The governor added that structural integrity tests are being carried out on about 230 properties around the site of the explosion in Bodija.