Explosion rocks gas plant in Lagos, 4 feared dead, 4 buildings, 2 banks affected

AN explosion occurred  on Wednesday, in Lagos, with about four persons feared dead.‬‬

‪‪Spokesperson of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) South-West, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the blast but said it was from a gas-depot.‬‬

‪‪He disclosed that the blast occurred at about 9.15 pm.‬‬ ‪‪The ever-busy Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos was reportedly thrown into pandemoniun when the blast occured.‬‬

‪‪The explosives-laden car reportedly went off at Folawiyo Fuel Depot.‬‬ ‪‪The blast reportedly affected four buildings, including two banks.‬‬

‪‪As at press time, it was gathered that no fewer than four people were feared killed in the blast.‬‬

‪‪Farinloye, however, said that: "There was gas cylinder explosion at 26, off Creek road, Apapa at about 9:15 p.m."

"People were reported to be filling gas into the cylinder before it exploded. Fire service men from Federal and state are working to put out d fire that resulted from the explosion.‬‬‪‪

"Details will only come after the end of the operation‬‬."

‪‪"The incident happened within Folawiyo Energy Premises."