The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disclosed that the explosion in Abule Ado community in Lagos State today was caused by a truck striking gas cylinders in the area, according to a statement released by NNPC. The gas cylinders were stacked in a gas processing plant near the corporation's system 2B Pipeline Right of Way. Preliminary findings revealed that the impact of the explosion resulted in the collapse of nearby houses and damage to NNPC pipeline. Efforts are being made to control the ensuing fire, and NNPC's Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, along with other top management, has departed for an on-site assessment of the incident. The press release signed by NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, explained that the...

Reports suggest that Rev. Sr Henrietta Alokha, the Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, is among the victims of the pipeline explosion in the Abule Ado community of Lagos State. Despite her efforts to rescue some students trapped in the boarding school, she tragically lost her life when the roof of the educational facility collapsed on her. The late principal was the younger sister of WB Anselm Alokha. Below are some tweets reflecting on her passing:

Reports indicate that the Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Rev. Sr Henrietta Alokha, was among the victims of the pipeline explosion in Abule Ado community, Lagos State today.    Rev. Sr Henrietta Alokha tragically lost her life while making efforts to rescue some students who were trapped in the boarding school. She was fatally injured when the roof of the educational facility collapsed during the rescue attempt.   The late principal was the younger sister of WB Anselm Alokha.    Below are some tweets expressing condolences on her passing;