There was a large explosion at Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State on Sunday.
The big pipeline explosion that shook several houses rocked Abule Ado area of Ojo, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Sunday morning.
Thick smokes and balls of fire enveloped the atmosphere as panic struck residents who scampered to safety.
The explosion reverberated and shook houses several miles away. It was learnt that the impact of the explosion might have damaged nearby houses.
One Precious, who lived close to the area said: “That explosion shook my house. It woke me from sleep. It was so loud and scary.
“We were debating in my house where the sound came from and then, my sister called some friends in Satelite who confirmed it happened in their area and Abule Ado.”
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA’s spokesman, Nosa Okunbor said the explosion might be from the pipeline.
“LASEMA Team Heading to Abule Ado, Trade Fair axis for investigation of alleged pipeline explosion. Awaiting details and preliminary reports,” he said.
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