Here’s the Scoop on Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Visit to the Victims of the Explosion at Abule-Ado

On Monday, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and other officials visited the scene of the explosion around Abule-Ado area in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the state.

On Sunday morning, a loud noise from an explosion distorted the peace and serenity of the people of Abule-Ado and its environs, damaging houses and cars, leaving multiple casualties.

During his visit, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the state will set up a N2 billion relief fund for the victims of the explosion.

I spent sometime today at the site of the tragic incident at Abule Ado. To give immediate relief and support to the victims of the disaster, I have set up a N2 billion Relief Fund to be chaired by @drobafemihamzat. The state government has put in N250m into the fund immediately. pic.twitter.com/FveykbApVF

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 16, 2020

Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), gave a report on the incident stating that at least 17 bodies have been recovered, while 25 casualties are being treated for injuries from the pipeline explosion also adding that the raging fire had displaced many residents who fled their abodes for fear of being caught up in the inferno.

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Here are tweets from the Lagos State official Twitter page:

Giving an update about the incident, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, commiserated with the affected families, saying that efforts are on to evacuate the casualties @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @lasemasocial #LASG

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 16, 2020

The Director-General confirmed that secondary explosions occurred at the location of the fire and caused significant damage to multiple buildings, including a Church that was razed. St. Margaret’s Girls Hostel close to the site was also affected#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 16, 2020

He said that 17 bodies have so far been recovered from the rubble while 25 injured people are being treated for injuries at the site@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @lasemasocial #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 16, 2020

“We sympathise with the families of the dead, wish the injured quick recovery and appeal for calm. Our operations are still in progress and we will provide updates throughout this process while investigations continue”, Oke-Osanyintolu said@jidesanwoolu @lasemasocial #LASG

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 16, 2020

Photo Credit: @jidesanwoolu