Explosion rocks Abule-Ado, Festac
There are several reports of an explosion that rocked Festac this morning.
According to multiple reports, the explosion is caused by a pipeline damaged by some suspected vandals.
The explosion happened around Abule Ado area, with no casualty reported yet.
Residents of Ijegun, Ikotun, Egbeda, Abule Ado, Okota, Isheri Olofin, FESTAC, Satellite Town said they were affected by the explosion.
@volqx: It’s a pipeline around festac-Abule Ado area , no casualties reported yet , it’s not a bomb , the only current known effects are windows being shattered & doors flung open . It’s not a security threat , go about your normal activities .
@tiana_diora: Something exploded in festac just now and people in egbeda heard it loud and clear.. it legit shook buildings in egbeda! I hope people there are safe.
Trem festac 7th avenue after the explosion. #heard #festac pic.twitter.com/4mYmNz1Z8J
— DoingJvstice (@ic_ju) March 15, 2020
Pipe Explosion around Amuwo Odofin area in Festac & Surulere axis.
Check up on your loved ones around that axis
— MisterB (@MisterAbiola) March 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/lilomos/status/1239110619334348801
Pipeline explosion in Festac pic.twitter.com/yi3IgRFL1v
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) March 15, 2020
After the explosion today this how my hood Festac looks like rn… Most of us lost all.. But Thanks to God for life we are all safe. Abule ado pic.twitter.com/WDGQiJGFrS
— Timi of Lagos (@timi_of_lagos) March 15, 2020
I saw this on Facebook. What’s the name of this school? I pray this children are fine #festac #abuleado pic.twitter.com/OdD3aCvE1w
— Jide (@mrjidemag) March 15, 2020
The effect of the explosion this morning. Apart from car windshields, windows from houses were brought down. Festac region,Abule ado is really not Ok at the moment. Sunday morning in Lagos. pic.twitter.com/LHwfj6lvmi
— Nnanyelugo (@Okenwaokodu) March 15, 2020
"@ambode44: The Children from Bethlehem school, just beside the point of Explosion had to be whisked over the Fence, many Injured. @Gidi_Traffic #Abuleado Pipeline Explosion, Festac pic.twitter.com/8lUvul1j2n
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 15, 2020
What you people heard in festac and other parts of Lagos is obviously just the ripple effect.
I fear for the people that love here and the students in that boarding school! It was a pipeline explosion at abule Ado!! God help your children this Sunday morning 💔😭😭 pic.twitter.com/p16st834PJ— Merchant 🏦 (@dawrizz) March 15, 2020
[Graphic video] first images of casualties being pulled out of collapsed buildings from the Abule Ado, Festac Lagos explosions. pic.twitter.com/pZT2tqHr2H
— Kunle Coded (@kunle_codes) March 15, 2020
The cause is yet to be known but an official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) told TheCable that a pipeline exploded around Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin local government area of the state.
The Federal Fire Service tweeted that its men are making efforts to get information on the incident.
“We are in touch with our men in Fire Stations around Badagry and Festac, we are trying to gather more information as regards the reported explosion in Lagos State, Nigeria. We are on it,” the service tweeted.
We are in touch with our men in Fire Stations around Badagry and Festac, we are trying to gather more information as regards the reported explosion in Lagos State, Nigeria. We are on it.
— Federal Fire Service (@Fedfireng) March 15, 2020