The gas explosion that rocked Lagos this morning in Baruwa area of Ipaja, Lagos has claimed eight lives, razed 25 houses (bungalows) and 16 lock-up shops, according to Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA).
Oke-Osanyintolu said, “The explosion occurred and the agency activated a response plan. Initial disaster assessment is a 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”.