There is panic at the Baruwa axis of Ayobo Ipaja, Lagos State over a gas explosion that occurred in the area in the early hours of Friday.
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 in a telephone conversation.
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 were casualties.
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However, that 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 has 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 a gas explosion and there is a power line in that area.”