The government should engage with local communities and address their fears and grievances, fostering a collaborative approach to prevent illegal mining activities and related hazards. While blaming Malian illegal miners may be a knee-jerk reaction, it's crucial to await the findings of the Federal Government's investigation to determine the actual cause of the Ibadan explosion and avoid baseless accusations.
“Ibadan explosion: Residents blame Malian illegal miners as FG probes blast - Punch Newspapers”
“Ibadan explosion: Residents blame Malian illegal miners as FG probes blast - Punch Newspapers”
The explosion left at least three persons dead, scores of others injured, and property worth billions of naira destroyed.
