Residents of Bodija Estate Ibadan where an explosion happened, say about 10 people are still missing following the January 17 explosion in the area.
Five people died, 77 sustained injury and 58 houses were damaged during the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Street in Ibadan, Oyo State.
State Governor Seyi Makinde presented the preliminary report of the explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the weekend.
President of the Resident Association Muyiwa Bamgbose, told newsmen, “I think it is now more towards eight and nine persons now, or even 10, whom those in the neighborhood have talked about,.
“We took the map of the street to them (government) and tried to account for (people) house by house to get accurate information.
“If the person was seen yesterday and was not seen today or you can’t find him again, then you need to get worried. But I believe it’s nearer 10 now,” he added.
The Association also called for massive assistance for victims of the explosion to get back their lives.
It pointed out the need for continuous care and support for victims whose lives had changed unexpectedly since the incident.