A gas explosion has taken place near Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) camp along Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The explosion reportedly occurred at a gas plant near the church’s camp.
A resident in the area, who is simply identified as Bola, said the fire started around 10.30 am, adding that the plant exploded close to the camp and around the police station situated at the camp.
“We were indoors when we suddenly heard the explosion, and everybody ran out to know what was going on. As I speak to you, the location of the explosion is burning,” Bola said.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
He said, “We are already on our way and the location of the explosion that we got was Redeemed Camp, Mowe Bus Stop.”