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Bearly 24 hours after fuel thank exploded, killing about 25 people, in Lokaja, another gas explosion has rocked Iju Ishaga, Lagos state on Thursday, September 24, insidenaija can report.

Insidenaija gathered that, the horrible incident claimed many lives, while many vehicles were devastated.

Building near the area was said to be partially damaged after the explosion.

The cause of the explosion as the time of writing this report is still skeptical.

An eyewitness who confirmed the incident said, "We just heard a loud sound around 03.30 pm and we suddenly began to see smoke.

" The explosion is massive and we are not sure of the casualties, but many people are injured.”

Also, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) spokesman, Nosa Okunbor confirmed the incident to PUNCH correspondent said, the emergency responders have arrived at the scene of the incident.

He said, “On arrival at the scene, it was observed that there was a gas explosion.

“Further investigation revealed that a truck had a lone accident and exploded.

“LASEMA Response Team is at Cele Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga. There is a gas explosion. Operation ongoing,” he said.

“The impact of the explosion affected adjoining buildings and several vehicles were burnt.

“Several persons were injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.

“The inferno is being tackled by the combined efforts of the LASEMA Response Team led by the Director Operations, LRU Fire, LASG Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force, and NSCDC.

“Dampening down ongoing.”

Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/residents-left-to-grive-as-gas-explosion-rocks-lagosphotos/

When will all these stop?

why is this world like this? sometimes when I think about things that are happening around me, I remind myself how important it is for me to spend eternity with God when I die.

Last week, a truck plunged river in one state like that killing many, just yesterday a petrol tanker fell and innocent people like me were roasted, today again gas explosion,who knows what is going to happen tomorrow.



But I pray God will continue to keep you and me safe as we live in this planet called Earth. Amen!!

Can anybody in that area give an update

I just saw the video on someone's status and decided to come check nairaland. Wawu

motherlode:
When will all these stop?

It can never stop op, it is not a curse. Just pray every morning b4 going out that God should keep you and your family.

Yesterday, it was Kogi
Today, it's Lagos


Omo, e be things ooo

Blood sucking government
By the time this government finish with this country Nigeria will loose her title of the giant of Africa by population