At least two persons have been reported dead, with over 23 others severely burnt in a gas explosion in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The incident occurred at Aduke Street, off Ojo Road, Ajegunle area of Apapa on Thursday.
Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed that two children were burnt to death in the gas explosion.
“Upon arrival at the scene of 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.
Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that all the casualties were being evacuated to the Burn Unit , Gbagada General Hospital.
He said the second body met at the scene was identified as Damilare Afolabi and that the remains were bagged by the LRT and handed over to the family.
“The entire area has been cordoned and post disaster assessment is ongoing,” he said
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