The aftermaths of yesterday explosive big bang which occurred at the Abule Ado, Festac Area in Lagos on Sunday 15, 2020.
Over 200 houses destroyed and 15 people has been confirmed dead which include husband, wife and 3 children.
Investigations is on going to determine the cause of the explosion while the Lagos State Governor is in transit to the crisis location to evaluate the damage and empathize with the people who has lost friends and family with valuables assets and properties.
The NNPC management and other emergencies sister agency are on ground, the inferno has been extinguished and normalcy is being restored to the area gradually.
The Big Bang which occurred was heard as far as 200 Kilometers away from the crisis scene, there had been multiple conspiracy theory and reviews as the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined.
The government assured Lagosians that efforts are on to determine the cause of the explosion that has left many homeless.
Giving an update about the incident, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, commiserated with the affected families, saying that efforts are on to evacuate the casualties.
Oke-Osanyintolu expressed concern that the fire has displaced several residents who fled their homes for fear of being caught in the inferno.
The Director-General confirmed that secondary explosions occurred at the location of the fire and caused significant damage to multiple buildings, including a Church that was razed. St. Margaret’s Girls Hostel close to the site was also affected.
Oke-Osanyintolu said all rescue and recovery Agencies including the Lagos State and Federal Fire Services personnel, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lagos State Building Control Agency, as well as the Ministry of Special Duties, are still clearing the debris of the incident.
He said that 17 bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble while 25 injured people are being treated for injuries at the site.“We sympathise with the families of the dead, wish the injured quick recovery and appeal for calm. Our operations are still in progress and we will provide updates throughout this process while investigations continue”, Oke-Osanyintolu said
