The Department of Petroleum
Resources (DPR) says the illegal transfer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) also
known as cooking gas, to cylinders caused the explosion that rocked Kaduna on
Saturday.
At least five persons, including
Simon Mallam, chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, lost their lives in
the tragic incident which occurred at Sabon Tasha in Kaduna metropolis.
In a statement on Sunday, Paul
Osu, DPR’s head of public affairs, said the cause of the explosion was
unravelled after a preliminary investigation was conducted.
“In line with our regulatory
oversight on the oil and gas industry, the agency immediately mobilised our
staff to the scene to investigate the cause of the explosion,” Osu said.
“We wish to inform the public
that we are carrying out further investigations on the incident, and we will
update as soon as we conclude.
“We appeal to members of the
public to continue to assist in reporting the activities of illegal operators
to the nearest DPR office.”
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