Police: No explosion but ‘minor fire incident’ in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has denied that there was an explosion at the Oworonsoki area of the state on Sunday.

Though Olurunfemi Shem, the command spokesman in zone 2, told TheCable that there was gas explosion, Joe Offor, the state police public relations officer contradicted Shem’s claim, saying it was a minor fire incident.

“Lagos did not record any explosion incident as being erroneously circulated,” he said.

“Rather, a minor fire incident occurred at L & K Bus-Stop, in Oworonshoki area of Lagos State at about 2 pm.

“A wine shop went in flames and this was caused by leaking refrigerator gas. No life was lost but three persons suffered burns and were taken to the hospital.

“Two were treated and discharged at a private hospital, while the third, is admitted at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba.”

The police also said that it remains dedicated to pro-active policing by putting in place measures to increase police visibility in the state.

“In line with the inspector-general of police policy thrust of pro-active policing, the command will continue to put in place measures to increase police visibility in the state.

“This will help to nip in the bud any untoward incident, please.”