Two children have been
burnt to death while 23 others severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred
today at the Ajegunle area of Lagos State.
The tragic incident
occurred at Aduke Street, off Ojo Road, Ajegunle area of Apapa in the wee hours
of today.
Speaking to journalists at
the scene of the incident, Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management
Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said that two children were burnt to
death in the gas explosion.
Oke-Osanyintolu noted that
the explosion was caused as a result of gas leakage in a gas store in one of
the shops.
He said the fire was ignited
as a result of a call made by an unidentified resident which escalated to other
nearby shops and a bungalow behind the shops.
He 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.
“Unfortunately, two
children (male and female) lost their lives and multiple burn casualties were
recorded; a total of Twenty Three (23) in number.”
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 LASEMA boss added that
the entire area has been cordoned and post-disaster assessment is ongoing.
See graphic photos below courtesy
of PM News:
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