Gas Explosion Rocks Amuwo-Odofin

A gas explosion has rocked the Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state. This was said to have happened around 7pm on Tuesday 13 April 2021 at Iyasoko street, Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin.

Confirming the development, Nosa Okunbor, spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said officials of the agency are on their way to the scene.

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As of the time of the report, it was not clear what caused the explosion. However, residents are said to have sustained injuries as a result of the explosion, while some persons are attempting to put out the fire. Also, no casualty has been confirmed.

The incident comes 6 months after a previous explosion rocked the Baruwa area of Ipaja in Lagos state, and 8 persons were reportedly killed during that incident.

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