Breaking News: Gas Tanker Explodes in Ifako-Ijaiye
A gas explosion has rocked the Iju-Ishaga area of Ifako-Ijaiye LGA of Lagos State. A gas tanker exploded in the area on Thursday afternoon, causing burn injuries to many people.
The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident.
Oke-Osayintolu said efforts are being made to put out the resulting fire from the explosion.
Meanwhile, LASEMA cautioned against panic in a tweet, urging people to remain calm while they try to put out the fire.
The Agency has activated its response plan to the fire incident at Cele Bus Stop, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA and will provide further updates. Lagosians are urged to kindly exercise calm.
— LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) September 24, 2020
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA
A video from the explosion:
More Details later…
