The Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has urged the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and other relevant agencies to provide immediate humanitarian support to victims of the Ibadan explosion.
The lawmaker said this on Wednesday.
According to reports, the explosion occurred at a residence in Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan.
The area where the incident occured falls within Ibadan North Local Government Area in Oyo South Senatorial District.
Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, insisted that there is a need for all relevant government agencies including NEMA to provide immediate humanitarian support to victims of the incident.
The lawmaker, in a statement issued and signed by his media aide, Akeem Abas, described the incident as unfortunate.
He urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion to prevent future occurrences and ensure the safety of residents in the area.
On what day did Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli make this statement?