Explosion rocks gas plant near RCCG camp

An explosion on Monday rocked a gas plant close to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The explosion, which was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), was caused by a truck laden with gas that burst into flame within the premises of a gas plant only a few metres away from the RCCG camp.

While no casualty has been confirmed, reports stated that the loud explosion caused panic amongst residents with many thinking that it was a bomb blast by terrorists.

The ensuing fire from the incident raged for a while and affected other trucks parked at the scene until men of the Federal Fire Service arrived to put out the fire.

Videos of the incident which have flooded social media show fire blowing out from gas-loaded trucks within the premises of a plant.

Reacting to the incident, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) stated that there was no loss of life and no one was injured.