A gas explosion left two children dead and several people burnt to death at Aduke street, Ajegunle area of Lagos on Thursday.

The Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu has confirmed the incident after a gas cylinder exploded.

He said, “Upon arrival at the scene of incident, it was discovered that a gas cylinder store had exploded as a result of gas leakage.

Further investigations revealed that the fire was ignited as a result of a call being made by an unidentified resident which escalated to other nearby shops and a bungalow behind the shops.

He continued that, “Unfortunately, two children ( male and female) lost their lives and multiple burn casualties were recorded; a total of Twenty Three (23) in number.”

Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that all the casualties were being evacuated to the Burn Unit , Gbagada General Hospital.

He said one of the burnt person was identified as Damilare Afolabi and his remains have been handed over to his family adding that the environment is currently under control.

He said, “The entire area has been cordoned and post disaster assessment is ongoing.”


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