A gas explosion has occurred in the Baruwa area of Ipaja in Lagos state.
The incident occurred around 6:00am on Thursday.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the development on Twitter.
It said emergency response has been activated.
GAS STATION CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN BARUWA AREA OF LAGOS, EXPLOSION OCCURRED AROUND 6.00AM.
— LRU #Call112 (@lasemasocial) October 8, 2020
The Agency has activated our emergency response plan.
Updates will follow
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA @OkeOsanyintolu