Three individuals, including a woman and two men, have been detained in connection with the explosion in Ibadan

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In a significant development, a Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, took decisive action on Wednesday by ordering the remand of three individuals allegedly connected to the tragic Bodija explosion that occurred on January 16.

The explosion, which rocked the Bodija area, resulted in the loss of five lives, left 77 individuals injured, and caused extensive damage to numerous properties.

The accused individuals—Ramatu Camara, aged 47; Ganiu Malik, aged 20; and Abubakar Samasa, aged 64—were brought before the court on charges including conspiracy, the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, stockpiling of radioactive materials, and the dispersal of biological weapons. Despite pleading not guilty to the charges, they were remanded in the Agodi correctional center by Justice E. U. Akpan, who presided over the proceedings.

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The case was adjourned until April 11 to allow for the consideration of bail applications presented by the defendants.

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During the hearing, police prosecutor Michael Ojeah outlined the grave nature of the charges against the defendants, asserting that they, along with others at large, had orchestrated the explosion at Aderinola of Dejo-Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Ibadan. It was alleged that the defendants had stored radioactive materials within a building, which ultimately exploded, claiming the life of a 65-year-old woman named Bolanle Badmus, along with 13 others.

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While the prosecution expressed readiness to present its case, defence counsel Adeola Adebayo requested a brief adjournment to file necessary applications.

The alleged offences, as outlined by the prosecutor, are in violation of various sections of the Terrorism, Prohibition and Prevention Act of 2022, including sections 26, 42 (A) and (B), 43(1) (A) and (2) (C) 1 (A), and 58 (1) (A).

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