A gas explosion shook a mini-market in Lagos State’s Ikotun area this afternoon, destroying at least seven businesses.
The fire broke out at the 2nd Junction, Governor’s Road, Council Bus Stop at Ikotun market.
“The incident was triggered by a gas cylinder leakage and subsequent explosion within one of the shops,” said Margaret Adeseye, a Director at the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.
Adeseye, in a statement, said the explosion “rapidly spreading to neighboring shops numbering seven, necessitating an immediate emergency response”.
She said multiple agencies responded to the emergency, and engaged in managing the situation.
“Preliminary investigations point to negligence during the refilling of a gas cylinder as the probable cause of the incident.
“Fortunately, there are no reported casualties,” the statement added.
