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Explosion Hits Lagos Community, Many Feared Dead

  • No casualty has been confirmed

There was palpable apprehension in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state after a gas explosion rocked the community.

The explosion was said to have happened around 7pm on Tuesday at Iyasoko street, Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin.

Nosa Okunbor, spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident.

He said officials of the agency are on their way to the scene.

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 months after a previous explosion rocked the Baruwa area of Ipaja in Lagos state.

Eight persons were reportedly killed during that incident.

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