Early Hours Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos Community

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There is palpable fear at Baruwa axis of Ayobo Ipaja, Lagos State over a gas explosion that occurred in the early hours of Friday.

According to PUNCH, the gas explosion happened around 1 am on Friday – Christmas eve.

Details of the explosion were sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

The Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development, Mrs Bola Shobowale, confirmed the development to the Punch.“

It is true. It happened around 1 am,” she said.

When asked about the number of casualties, she replied, “I am not in a position to state that. But the explosion is true.” Residents of the area, who took to social media to seek help, hinted that there are casualties.

However, Punch could not immediately confirm that as of the time of filing this report.One of them, @IamHorlapo, posted, “

A year ago, we woke up to a gas explosion in Baruwa. Today, it’s another Pipeline explosion in the same Local Government which has claimed life and property. God have mercy upon us in this community.

@iamoliver_may22 added, “Guys, please. My street in Baruwa – Iyana Ipaja – is burning. Guys, please send help to Baruwa… There is gas explosion and there is a power line in that area.”