Gas tanker explodes in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State

Gas tanker has exploded in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State.

The explosion took place in the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos state at about 3.30pm today September 24.

According to reports, the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Authority LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, confirming the reports said efforts are being made to put out the resulting fire from the explosion.

This incident comes barely 24 hours after a petrol tanker exploded in Kogi state leaving 24 people dead.