The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals is waiting for the outcome of forensic investigation ordered to ascertain the actual cause of the tragic explosion that rocked Ibadan, Oyo State capital last week.
This was revealed in Press statement personally signed by Dr. Alake to convey his deepest sympathies to the people of Oyo State, he said he is also being at the forefront of working with the security agencies to unearth the cause and put mechanisms in place to avert a recurrence.
Sequel to the incident, the Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake issued a statement of condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and other victims.
Dr. Dele Alake also commended Oyo State Government for mobilising relief response.
The Statement said the Minister has also deployed Mine Inspectorate officers to the scene of the explosion to join other security agencies to unravel the cause of the explosion.
Adding that the Federal Government is now waiting for the outcome of forensic investigations that will determine the real cause of the blast, the explosives type that triggered it and the circumstances leading to the unfortunate incident that led to loss of lives and properties.The Minister, Dr. Dele Alake, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to addressing challenges from the root, hence its resolve to await the outcome of painstaking forensic investigations on the Ibadan explosion before making a definite pronouncement.
The honourable Minister believes that in sensitive situations like this, the security agencies should be allowed to do their job, as against acting on speculations. That way, the people are better informed, culprits can be brought to book, and concerted efforts can be put in place to avoid a recurrence.
President Bola Tinubu, it would be recalled, that President Bola Tinubu placed a telephone call to the Oyo State Governor, immediately after the tragic incident, in the presence of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake to commiserate with Governor Seyi Makinde, victims, and the good people of Oyo State.