Gas Explosion Claims Three Lives In Abeokuta

Three persons lost their lives to a gas explosion, on Wednesday afternoon, at the Oke-Egunya area of Abeokuta.

It was gathered that there was a fire attraction when a technician was working on a faulty refrigerator and there was an explosion in the process.

The victims were said to have been trapped by the fire and burnt to death at Oke-Egunya along NTA road, Abeokuta when a technician was trying to service a faulty refrigerator.

The State Director of Fire Service, Engr Fatai Adefala, confirmed the incident, saying his men raced to the scene upon receiving the information.

“We received a distress call at 3:15 pm at Oke-Igbore. We learnt it was a spark of fire. On getting there, we discovered it was a gas explosion.

“What really happened was that they were cooking outside with fire and unfortunately the gas exploded. They were trying to top the gas in the fridge, in the process, it exploded.

“Three lives were lost, one infant was among them. For now, the bodies are still lying there. You know it was those who are living in that house that were affected. It is an ancient building.

“Our men are still at the incident including other agencies, the Police, DSS and others,” Adefala said.

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