Segun Atanda/
The official death tool from the bomb explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday evening has risen to five.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Fatai Owoseni, revealed that two more bodies were recovered from site of the blast at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija, this morning.
Governor Seyi Makinde had yesterday stated that two deaths occurred on the day of the incident, while one more victim died in a hospital yesterday.
Owoseni said the state government will continue to monitor and respond to the situation as investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway.
“Rescue operation is still ongoing. As of yesterday, we had three casualties but this morning, just about 30 minutes ago, I got information from the security operatives supporting the medical team that two more dead bodies were recovered this morning,” he said.
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