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Pregnant Woman, 7 Others Sustain Injuries from Lagos Gas Explosion

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At least 8 people including a pregnant woman sustained injuries in a gas explosion that occurred around the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) attributed the explosion to a gas leakage which ignited a high-tension cable, causing a fire outbreak in the area known for […]

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Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omotola Odutola, told journalists that an eyewitness revealed the explosion occurred due to a cylinder blast in the melting point area, causing non-life-threatening injuries to nine employees. The injured persons according to her, have been transported to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State. “According to an eyewitness account, the blast explosion was attributed to a cylinder explosion that happened at the melting point area, affecting nine staff members who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State,” the police mouthpiece told Channels Television. She added: “The explosion impacted nearby houses causing damage from the blast. Houses and window frames were reportedly cracked due to the vibrations from the blast. “Enraged community youths tried to attack the company but efforts by policemen and army detachment of 174 Battalion in Odogunyan Ikorodu were visibly on guard to intervene. “More Security reinforcements have been deployed to prevent further uproar or disturbances, from angry mobs who may want to take advantage of the distress. The situation is under control and close monitoring, there is no indication for panic, whereas further updates will be communicated to members of the public.”

Explosion Hits metal Company in Ogun State

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A gas explosion on Monday morning, rocked the Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. Witnesses say that no less than 9 persons sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omotola Odutola, told journalists that an eyewitness revealed the explosion occurred due to […]

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Another Fire Incident in Ibadan K!lls 1, Injures 4 Others

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A fire incident which occurred in the Badmus area, opposite Agbala Daniel Church, on Ojoo-Iwo-Road, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday, k!lled a 30-year-old welder, identified as Alabi Quadri. Four others were hospitalised as a result of varying degrees of injuries from the inferno. The fire incident […]

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Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Market, Destroys Goods (photos)

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A gas explosion on Saturday destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in one of the shops at Council Bus Stop, along Egbeda-Ikotun Road, Alimosho Local Government Area, of Lagos State. The explosion is said to have been caused by the leakage of a gas cylinder in use at one of the shops. The fire immediately […]

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Massive Explosion Around Redeemed Camp (video)

Massive Explosion Around Redeemed Camp (video)

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A massive explosion has occurred around the popular Redeemed Christian Church of God camp on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Earlier reports suggested that the explosion occurred inside the camp, but residents in the area say it was outside. Government authorities are also said to have arrived the scene and and taken control of the situation to […]

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Gas Station Explosion in Lagos razes 2 shops (photos)

Gas Station Explosion in Lagos razes 2 shops (photos)

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An explosion is reported at a gas station situated at Ogunlana Street, Ketu-Ikosi Road, Lagos resulting in a fire that completely burnt 2 shops. This is the second fire incident within 2 days in the state. The first incident occurred when a part of the popular motor spare parts market at the Alapeju section of […]

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Explosion Hits Senate President Ahmed Lawan's Hometown

Gas Explosion Rocks Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, Injures Many

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A massive gas explosion has rocked the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State today, Tuesday, 13th April. The accident which occurred at 7:00 pm left scores injured. The gas explosion is said to have occurred at Iyasoko Street, Agboju just before 7:00pm. Nosa Okunbor, the Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed […]

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Serious Injuries Recorded at Ilorin Gas Explosion

Serious Injuries Recorded at Ilorin Gas Explosion

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At least 20 people are reported to have sustained serious injuries at a gas explosion that rocked Bovas, a popular filling station in Ilorin. Kwara State, today, 17th March. The accident occurred at the company’s filling station at Offa Garage, Ilorin causing a stampede as bystanders, customers and staff scampered to safety. A hawker beside […]

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Gas Explosion in Agbor, Many Feared Killed (video)

Gas Explosion in Agbor, Many Feared Killed (video)

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There was a huge gas explosion on Friday in Agbor, Delta State. Gory images from the scene of the explosion show some of the surviving victims who were taken to the General Hospital. Sadly, residents lament that there were no doctors to attend to them. The incident occurred on the Benin-Asaba Road. A number of […]

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Tragedy as Another Explosion Kills at Least 20 Persons

Tragedy as Another Explosion Kills at Least 20 Persons

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Tragedy struck again as yet another explosion today killed at least 20 persons at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos. Many people were seriously injured while scores of buildings and cars were destroyed. The accident occurred about 3:30pm Thursday, 24th September. A video surfaced of the moment onlookers trooping to the scene, oblivious of more looming […]

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