A pipeline explosion has been reported at Ijegun area of the Satellite town Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The explosion said to have occurred late into the Wednesday night to early morning of Thursday, is stirring up panic among residents of the area as many are already said to have vacates their houses for safety.
Footages on social media suggested that some people had have been killed in the fire incident but it was not certain if any casualty had been recorded.
However, an eyewitness account said two unidentified bodies, as well as many vehicles and shops were burnt in a raging fire.
Breaking news: Fire explosion at Isheri / Ijegun power pipeline currently. All relevant authorities are hereby asked to report to the scene @Gidi_Traffic @TrafficChiefNG @radio1_1035fm @LASEMEDICAL pic.twitter.com/olUwvjUGX9
— Pocket (@pockettoby) July 4, 2019
About Ijegun Pipeline explosion, Here’s an account of what happened, as explained by residents…
A Bunkering tanker got caught fire, while the police men chasing it shot at the Vehicle
Question: How in the world does a police office shoot at a tanker??? @NigeriaPolice pic.twitter.com/4Ejti9sa5t
— Steve Zoe (@Steve_amire) July 4, 2019
Only one fire fighter is here…. Ijegun is on fire… @segalink @DrJoeAbah @AlimoshoOnline @LAG_FireService pic.twitter.com/XIQfUtFZiz
— Osinowo Ayodeji (@Bobbylano) July 4, 2019
Fire outbreak at Ijegun presently pic.twitter.com/9cSFYFUmHR
— Ayobola (@swaiz7) July 4, 2019
Fire from Ijegun Pipeline bunkering this morning. For years we have complained about the activities of these people and the dangers it portends to us as a community. @NNPCgroup @followlasg have turned a deaf ear to our cry. @jimidisu @temiokomi @FunmiThomas @jidesanwoolu pic.twitter.com/6WeEJ3cVD8
— Dao Adetoyese (@teedao) July 4, 2019
The oil explosion in Ijegun has been stated to have occurred by 5am this early morning Thursday, 4th July 2019
Major cause of explosion still unknown but rumors has it that it was due to some hoodlums tapping oil illegally from the oil pipelines
Lagos govt should send help pic.twitter.com/rFPZqsenJi
— Angel.Gabriel ? (@Okom_UGabriel) July 4, 2019
BREAKING: Chaos as Ijegun pipeline explodes in Lagos suburb | @tippmedia24
Emerging reports suggest that a pipeline along Ijegun axis of Satellite town has exploded, stirring panic within the vicinity, leaving many to scamper for safety. pic.twitter.com/n9QDeHyTb8
— Tippmedia24 (@tippmedia24) July 4, 2019
Ijegun fire outbreak due to suspected pipeline vadalization, this is so disturbing? pic.twitter.com/K5XG9oZYye
— JUSTDOIT9JA❁ #TeamIsilomo #BBNajia (@justdoit9ja) July 4, 2019
Ijegun this morning pic.twitter.com/tahaMZKVvr
— UVB (@Zaddy_Demmy) July 4, 2019
Ijegun pipeline explosion…
Serious fire, 2 confirm dead, lots of cars burnt… @SaharaReporters @channelstv @daily_trust @ONTV_NIGERIA pic.twitter.com/dOkqbaoVsL
— eco2dworld???? (@abeambs) July 4, 2019
and then