We have now received more updates on the unfortunate incident, which has caused panic in the area and its environs, including Akute, Fagba and others.
It was gathered that the explosion, which precisely occurred at Cele Bus stop, Iju Ishaga on Thursday afternoon, was allegedly caused by a truck conveying gasoline.
This was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) through a situation report of the event signed by Mr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, DG/CEO of the agency.
LASEMA noted that “On the arrival of the Tiger Squad, Alausa Secretariat at the scene, it was discovered that there was a gas explosion at the aforementioned address. Further investigation gathered revealed that an unknown truck conveying gasoline had a lone accident and exploded.”
Business Post gathered that the impact of the explosion caused severe damages to some adjoining buildings and vehicles, which were burnt.
In terms of human casualty, there were no deaths recorded but several persons were believed to have been injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.
The inferno has been combated by the combined efforts of LASEMA Responders and Fire Team, LASG Fire Service, Nigeria Police Force and NSCDC.
Modupe Gbadeyanka