Five injured in camera shop explosion in Lagos

Five persons have been injured in an explosion inside a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera shop in Ikeja, Lagos state. 

The explosion occurred on Friday evening at the Computer Village axis.

The victims sustained various degrees of injury and were taken to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention.

Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, said the scene has been cordoned off by operatives of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit.

Hundeyin said the command is investigating the incident to ascertain the cause of the explosion.

“The scene was swept by the EOD experts of command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the explosion,” the Lagos police spokesperson.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, arrived at the scene within minutes for an on-the-spot assessment.

“He has assured the public that the command is fully on top of the situation and has urged residents of Lagos to remain calm and not to panic.

“While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion and other factors that might have caused the incident, the general public are enjoined to go about their lawful engagements and businesses peacefully without fear or apprehension, as the scene of the explosion and the adjoining area have been rendered safe and secured.

“Five (5) people inside and around the shop that sustained various degrees of injury have been rescued and swiftly recovered to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention.”