5 dead, many others injured as gas plant explodes in Lagos (Video)

At least 5 people have died and many others injured in a gas plant explosion which rocked Baruwa, Ipaja, Lagos State.

The unfortunate incident which took place in Bestroof gas plant, occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 8 2020.

According to the Director General of the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, emergency responders have been mobilized to the explosion scene.

This is coming barely two weeks after a similar explosion in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos left 40 people injured and buildings destroyed.

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