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July 4, 2019

Breaking: Many feared killed as pipeline explodes in Ijegun-Ikotun, Lagos (VIDEO)

Scene of the pipeline explosion at Isheri, Lagos

By Wale Akinola

Many people were feared killed as an oil pipeline exploded in Ijegun -Ikotun area of Lagos this morning.

Isheri, pipeline

Scene of the pipeline explosion at Isheri, Lagos

Reports blamed the explosion on the activities of pipeline vandals.

 

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Chaos reigned in the area as residents woke up and ran from their homes.

The fire, according to residents, started around 3 am. They said there was no sign of firefighters as at 6 am.

Details soon…

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