Explosion Kills 3 In Lagos

A blast in Lagos has claimed the lives of three persons, Aproko247 has learnt.

The explosion also destroyed some cars and buildings around the scene of the incident. Though this magazine could not yet ascertain if the explosion was a car bomb, as widely claimed, however, an eyewitness near the scene told our reporter that the blast was from a fire outbreak enhanced by combustibles in a company in the area.

The unfortunate incident took place at Folawiyo fuel depot, also called Tank Farm, along Creek Road in Apapa, Lagos, at about 8:30pm. The scene of the blast is near ThisDay newspaper.

Meanwhile, the state government has dispel rumour making the rounds that the explosion was from a car bomb.