A couple and their three children have been reported to be
among the 17 persons confirmed dead in the explosion that took place at the
Abule Ado axis of Lagos state in the early hours of Sunday March 15th.
According to reports, the couple and their children were
caught in the fire caused by the explosion while driving in their vehicle to
church.
The Director General/CEO LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi
Oke-Osanyimtolu, who confirmed the number of casualties, said the cause of the
explosion is yet to be ascertained.
"17 bodies have been recovered while 25 casualties are
being treated for injuries on site. We sympathise with the families that lost
their loved ones to the inferno and wish the injured quick recovery. We appeal
for calm and urge residents to shun fake news. Operation is still in progress.
Updates will continue through the course of operation while investigations
remain on going" stated Oke-Osanyintolu.
Over 50 buildings in the area and neighbouring communities
were affected by the unfortunate incident.
