A catholic boarding school was among the buildings destroyed in the explosion that rocked Abule-Ado area of Lagos State with six children and reverend sister killed in the school building. Also reported among the dead was a couple and their three children who were driving in their vehicle to church service.
The total number of caualties is yet to be ascertained as the fire is still raging on. But 17 dead bodies have been recovered on site while 25 people were being treated for injuries.
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.
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 including Festac Town communities were affected by the unfortunate incident.
The total number of caualties is yet to be ascertained as the fire is still raging on. But 17 dead bodies have been recovered on site while 25 people were being treated for injuries.
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.
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 including Festac Town communities were affected by the unfortunate incident.
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