BREAKING: Gas Explosion Injures 4 in Lagos

At least three women and one man have been injured in a gas explosion in Lagos State.

It was learnt that the explosion occurred around the Agege area of the Nigerian commercial city in the early hours of Monday, June 26, 2023.

The gas explosion by the Apostolic Church Agege in Lagos shocked commuters as well as residents of the area.

Reports held that the gas explosion happened at a petrol station when one of the gas cylinders leaked.

Fortunately, with the help of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), rescuers managed to contain the fire before it could escalate and shut down shops and nearby buildings.

LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident and gave an update on the gas explosion, saying the injured have been taken to hospital for treatment of second-degree burns.

Oke-Osanyintolu said:

“No loss of life. However, four adults (three females) and an adult male sustained various degrees of injuries (second-degree burns) as a result of the incident and have been attended to by the agency’s pre-hospital care, alongside LASAMBUS.

“The victims have also been moved to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.

“The inferno has been completely put out by the combined effort of LASEMA LRT, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

“A post-incident assessment was conducted by the agency’s LRT alongside LASG Fire. The shop has been cordoned to avert a secondary incident. The operation had been concluded.”

Details shortly…