A gas plant has exploded in Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos state.
According to a statement by the Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, destroying several properties.
Oke-Osanyintolu, however, noted that the number of casualties is yet to be ascertained.
“We have activated an emergency response plan. Update will follow,” he added.
While further assessment of the area is still ongoing, the agency has, however, noted that eight fatalities have been identified.
