The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the
Lagos explosion was caused by a panel beater’s gas cylinder.
On Tuesday, a gas explosion rocked Ajao Estate area of the
state, leaving several people injured and properties destroyed.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA
south-west coordinator, said the explosion also left three persons dead.
He said the incident occurred about 18.58pm at a panel
beater’s workshop near a roll of 12 shops at Palmgroove Estate, Ajao.
“The explosion occurred while the technician was trying to
up his Oxycytelene flame popularly known as cabad’s cylinder,” he said.
“The incident led to the death of three persons. Two persons
were rescued. One of them was immediately resuscitated while the other is in
hospital with severe burns.”
Olufemi Osanyintolu, chief executive officer of Lagos State
Emergency Management Agency, said two bodies were retrieved from the debris.
“The agency received distress calls and upon arrival of its
officials at the incident scene, investigations revealed that the explosion
originated from a shop occupied by a gas refilling business,” he said.
“The fire has been extinguished by the combined efforts of
LRU fire and Lagos State Fire Service. Two bodies were retrieved within the
debris, recovery and retrieval ongoing.”
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