Gas Explosion Rocks Isolo Part of Lagos, Many Feared Dead Several Properties Burnt to Ashes

Many were feared dead Tuesday night after a gas explosion hit Afariogun, Isolo area of Lagos State, less than five kilometres to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

An eyewitness told Journalist at the scene of the incident that the explosion was caused by cooking gas.

Another eyewitness, said the police have arrived at the scene of the incident while efforts were ongoing to extinguish the fire.

Roasted  and dismembered bodies of those that died could be seen in the rubbles left behind by the explosion.

Although the number of those that died could not be ascertained yet, it was learnt that responders at the scene sustained injuries.