15th March, 2020
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado, Trade Fair axis of Lagos State on Sunday was not caused by any sort of vandalism of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) oil pipeline.
According to Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, (NEMA), the explosion was not connected to pipeline vandalism contrary to speculations made on social media.
He said; “From the information given by officials of the Lagos State Fire Service who are currently on the ground, the implosion is not connected to pipeline but might have occurred in a factory located in the Abule Ado area.
“Emergency responders are on ground while others are still on their way to the scene. The situation is under control and we hope to get more information soon to ascertain its cause,” he said.
Farinloye said the NNPC had shut down the pipeline passing through the area as a precautionary measure after the oil company was notified of the incident.
He also confirmed that several buildings were affected by the explosion which was heard several kilometres away in many parts of the state including Amuwo Odofin, Ijegun, and Agege.