Explosion Hits Okota Area In Lagos

The gas explosion that just happened in Ago Area of Okota has reportedly killed several people.

Daily Post reports that the incident happened Saturday afternoon, April 25, at Allen Gas, Ago Palace Way, Okota.

An eyewitness said the explosion happened when the gas was being offloaded.

Some locals has posted photos on Twitter, saying that they need help as there is massive fire burn.

@Gidi_Traffic Please we need fire service at Ago palace way isolo. There's a massive fire burn. pic.twitter.com/5iUDSdb2Bx
— Krusty Stoner (@Mobline1987) April 25, 2015

Gas Explosion Hits Okota Area In Lagos

Witness confirmed this adding that no fire personnel are on ground:

It should be noted that the Nigerian Army confirmed the explosion that earlier happened  near its 3rd Armoured Division barracks at Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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