A resident in the area told Blueprint that 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,” she said.

Meanwhile, the spokesman for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor, also confirmed the explosion.

“The gas explosion occurred just before Redeemed main entrance. Incidentally, the thing is not owned by Redeemed but it is just by it, “Okunbor said.

First responders at the scene include the Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Fire Service.

As at the time of filing this report, no casualty was recorded.

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