Lagos residents and motorists are currently in panic mode following a suspected explosion from a gas tanker our source learnt that the incident happened in Iju Ishaga area of the southwest state around 10:15 pm on Tuesday, February 13 Meanwhile, the number of casualties could not be ascertained as of press time, but emergency responders are already on ground for a rescue mission
Iju Ishaga, Lagos state – Palpable fear has gripped residents of Iju Ishaga area of Lagos following a massive explosion which occurred around the area late Tuesday, Tuesday, February 13. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the explosion but urged residents not to panic.
According to NEMA, a store with cooking gas exploded, resulting in a scary fire which affected some buildings at Ogun street, Balogun bus stop. The southwest coordinator of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident, according to the Nigerian Tribune. The NEMA boss said: “People around Iju Ishaga should calm down and avoid panic. “The gas explosion at Ogun street, Balogun bus stop, has been brought under complete control of the Lagos State Fire Service.” He added: “It was reported that a store with a cooking gas cylinder exploded that after restoration electricity, an explosion started.”
“The agency is assuring the public of their safety and admonishing them to be as distance as possible from the scene while naked flames should be avoided for now within the vicinity. Casualty figures at the scene of the explosion could not be ascertained as of the time of this report.”
By Ridwan Adeola
