Two Children Dead, 23 Severely Injured In Lagos Gas Explosion

Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, has confirmed that two children have been burnt to death in a gas explosion in Lagos.

The gas explosion happened at Ajegunle area of Lagos, with 23 other people severely burnt.

Speaking on the incident, Oke-Osanyintolu said, “Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a gas cylinder store had exploded as a result of gas leakage. Further investigations revealed that the fire was ignited as a result of a call being made by an unidentified resident, which escalated to other nearby shops and a bungalow behind the shops.

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“Unfortunately, two children ( male and female) lost their lives, and multiple burn casualties were recorded; a total of Twenty Three (23) in number.”

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