Breaking: Another black Sunday in Lagos as pipeline explosion rocks community, many houses destroyed (video)
Confusion and anguish are currently rocking some communities in Lagos state after residents, on Sunday, March 15, woke up to an explosion that has reportedly destroyed many houses and other property.
The Cable reports that the pipeline explosion affected communities like Ijegun, Ikotun, Egbeda, Abule Ado, Okotoa, Isheri Olofin, FESTAC, and the popular Satellite Town.
In some cases, it was learnt that the explosion brought down the roofs of buildings causing panic which resulted to residents scampering to safety.
The Lagos authorities and the state’s emergency management authority have confirmed the incident saying it was a pipeline explosion and that it happened around Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin local government area.
At the time of this report, rescue efforts were said to be ongoing as men of the federal fire service had mobilised to the scene.
Our men are on ground. steer clear of the area. Be safe out there, Safety is not negotiable.
— Federal Fire Service (@Fedfireng) March 15, 2020
See videos from the scene below;
Pipeline explosion in Festac pic.twitter.com/yi3IgRFL1v
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) March 15, 2020
Pipe Explosion around Amuwo Odofin area in Festac & Surulere axis.
Check up on your loved ones around that axis
— Mr B (@MisterAbiola) March 15, 2020
Trem festac 7th avenue after the explosion. #heard #festac pic.twitter.com/4mYmNz1Z8J
— DoingJvstice (@ic_ju) March 15, 2020
