Some residents of Ladipo in Mushin, Lagos state, have lost their lives in a gas explosion, while many others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The incident was said to have occurred around 9am on Tuesday, November 16,2021.
The Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, said the explosion happened at an LPG domestic retailing center at Ojekunke Street, Ladipo Spare part market.
Farinloye said, “So far, four adults comprising of three, males and one female (mama Funmi) were recovered dead while the only infant rescued died before getting to hospital.
“The fire has been put out already and recovery of bodies ongoing. State Fire Service, Police Disaster Management Unit, NEMA and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are on rescue operations. Emergency Alert!”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it is attending to the situation.
The agency in a statement said on getting to the scene, it was discovered that an open space used for several activities, including a beer parlor, mechanic workshop, spare parts sale, and gas shop was affected.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye said the place has been sealed off to stop any secondary incident.
Adeseye said investigation to find out the cause of the incident is ongoing and further discovery will be made public.