Bodija Explosion: Why there is delay in extraditing indicted Malians – Makinde

He said: “Let me take this opportunity to report that we are still trying to extradite the Malians indicted in the Bodija Incident who are on the run.

“We are having difficulties because Mali pulled out of ECOWAS. We will continue to deploy diplomatic means to ensure they are brought to book,” Makinde stated in the post.

The governor while speaking on the illegal factory involved in illegal mining at Idi Ayunre in Oluyole Local Goverment Area, Ibadan said he paid an impromptu visit to the factory following a tip off on the illegal mining activities going on there.

“In our efforts to prevent a recurrence of the Bodija Incident, we were at Idi Ayunre, following a tip off about a facility which was being used to process illegally mined minerals.

“I can report that those involved have been arrested and are in custody and we are working to prosecute them.

“Our government has also taken over the facility pending the investigations and prosecution.

“We were able to apprehend the culprits because the government and citizens worked together in a timely manner to bust their operations.

“Please continue to support our efforts to rid our state of illegal activities. If you see something, say something and the authorities will do something,” Makinde added in the post.

He however said “615 is the toll-free number to call when you notice any security breaches.”

Bodija Explosion: Why there is delay in extraditing indicted Malians – Makinde