The cause of the gas explosion which has unsettled many residents around the RCCG camp, has not been ascertained as of the time of filing this report
There was panic among those living around Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun state, on Monday, following an explosion at a gas station near the Redemption Camp of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
The explosion was said to have occurred at the station, where gas-laden trucks were parked, near the RCCG camp along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
According to several media reports, one of the gas trucks caught fire, which resulted in the inferno that destroyed some of the gas trucks and cylinders at the station.
The cause of the explosion which has unsettled many residents in the RCCG camp, has not been ascertained as of the time of filing this report
Fire fighters from Ogun and Lagos states were mobilised to the scene.
Reacting to the incident, Margaret Adeseye, director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in a statement said the inferno did not cause any injury or death.
“The fire which was reported at 11:22 hours, Monday, was subdued from causing a secondary incident by the Alausa and Ilupeju fire crews, leaving four stationed gas trucks severely burnt,” she said.
“There was neither case of injury nor death as damping down of the fire has been concluded.
“The cause of the fire is unknown at the time of this report as preliminary investigation is ongoing and will be made public.
“Meanwhile, the area is safe and people can go about their lawful businesses without fear.”