The cause of the pipeline explosion in Abule Ado not vandalism – NEMA
NEMA has refuted claims of pipeline vandalism causing the explosion in Abule Ado, Lagos State.
Acting coordinator of the Lagos office of the agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, disclosed that evidence at the scene indicated that the explosion was unrelated to vandalism. It is suspected to have occurred in a factory in the Abule Ado area.
Farinloye confirmed that numerous properties were destroyed as a result of the explosion. He also mentioned that the pipeline passing through the area was shut down by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) after the 9 am incident on March 15.
Here are video updates from the scene of the incident:
View this post on InstagramMore video clips from the scene of the pipeline explosion at Abule Ado, Lagos State, this morning.
View this post on InstagramSome properties destroyed by the pipeline explosion in Abule-Soba, Abule Ado, Lagos State