A yet to be identified substance exploded on Sunday afternoon at Number 88 Oworo Road, in Oworonsoki area of Lagos State.
The incident according to eyewitness, occurred at about 2 15 pm, when Christian faithful were just returning to their different destinations after the day’s service.
At press time, it could not be ascertained if there was any casualty, as confusion took over the entire area following the sudden explosion.
However, many sustained different kinds of injury in an attempt to escape from the scene.
Director, Lagos Fire Service, Mr. Rasaq Fadipe, who confirmed the incident, said immediately they received the distressed call at about 2 20pm, men of the Ilupeju Fire Service were dispatched to the area to bring the fire situation under control.
Fadipe also could not confirm immediately if the explosion was a bomb or otherwise.
“We are still investigating the incidence to determine the immediate or remotes cause of the explosion, ” he said.
The incident according to eyewitness, occurred at about 2 15 pm, when Christian faithful were just returning to their different destinations after the day’s service.
At press time, it could not be ascertained if there was any casualty, as confusion took over the entire area following the sudden explosion.
However, many sustained different kinds of injury in an attempt to escape from the scene.
Director, Lagos Fire Service, Mr. Rasaq Fadipe, who confirmed the incident, said immediately they received the distressed call at about 2 20pm, men of the Ilupeju Fire Service were dispatched to the area to bring the fire situation under control.
Fadipe also could not confirm immediately if the explosion was a bomb or otherwise.
“We are still investigating the incidence to determine the immediate or remotes cause of the explosion, ” he said.
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