Lagos Gas Explosion: Boy of 7, Three Others Injured

LAGOS — Okiki Alabede, 7, and three others were severely burnt after a gas exploded at a restaurant in Ogba, Ojodu Local Council Development Area, LCDA. Properties worth millions of naira were also damaged as a result. The other victims were Mustapha, 30 Abiodun Salami, 27 and a woman identified as Iya Elijah.

According to a Vanguard report, the gas exploded at about 1:00p.m. at the restaurant popularly called Rab Amala Shonola, located at No. 2A Shonola Street, Aguda Ogba causing pandemonium in the community.

General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Mr. Michael Akindele and the Director of State Fire Service, Mr. Rasak Fadipe confirmed the incident.

They said that the leaked cylinder fell and exploded leading to fire outbreak in the area.

Akindele noted that five rooms within the building where the incident occurred were affected, adding that three of the affected victims with various degrees of burns were initially taken to Ifako Ijaye General Hospital but were later transferred to LASUTH.

The general Manager noted that the state emergency responders were able to curtail the spread of the fire to other parts of building.

He said “No life was lost in the incident. Emergency responders on ground include LASEMA team, fire officer from Alausa, LASAMBUS and Police officers from Area G.”

The LASEMA boss advised Lagosians on safety precautions while using gas cylinder also the need to install fire extinguishers in domestic and commercial facilities.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper