Breaking News: Four Feared Dead As Gas Explodes In Lagos

At least 50 persons have been injured and four persons lost their lives in a gas explosion that occurred early Thursday morning at Aduke Street, Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos state.

Among the dead persons were two kids.

The Director-General of Lagos Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, however, quoted 23 as those who were injured, adding that those who suffered burns have been evacuated to the Burn Unit, Gbagada General Hospital.

He said: “Further investigations revealed that the fire 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 23 in number.

“The second body met at the scene was identified as Damilare Afolabi and the remains were bagged by the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) and handed over to the family.”

He said the entire area has been cordoned and post-disaster assessment is ongoing.

“As a result of visible cracks and intensity of the fire, it is advised that a controlled demolition should be carried out on the burnt structure in order to prevent any secondary incident. Operation ongoing,” he said.