A gas pipeline leakage along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused panic among residents of Arepo, Magboro, and other neighbouring communities.

Thelagostimes gathered that the pipeline which is located close to The Punch newspaper company was ruptured while Julius Berger was carrying out construction works in the Arepo area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday.

A resident of Forthright Gardens Estate told Punch Newspaper that a loud sound was heard around 9:30 a.m. According to him, the pipeline eruption caused panic as many residents of the estate rushed out of their apartments.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Traffic Management Agency, has warned motorists to find alternatives routes and those trapped in the traffic to keep safe as first responders have arrived the area.

Meanwhile, motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

Details later…