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8 Persons Confirmed Dead in Lagos Gas Explosion

Matilda Omonaiye/

Eight persons have been confirmed dead in the gas explosion that occurred in Baruwa, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The explosion reportedly occurred at a gas refilling plant, Best Roof Cooking Gas, around 5.30am today.

The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency’s emergency response unit had been deployed in the area, adding that the explosion razed houses, shops and a primary school.

He said, “The explosion occurred and the agency activated a response plan. Initial disaster assessment is as follows: casualties still being assessed but eight fatalities have been identified so far. 25 houses that are mostly bungalows, 16 lock-up shops and one primary school have been affected.

“Firefighters and rescue workers are operating at the incident scene. The gas emission has been identified and curtailed. Damping down is ongoing.

“Post-disaster assessment will be carried out and further updates provided.”

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