There is a massive gas leakage in the entire Ikeja area of Lagos State, POLITICS NIGERIA reports.
The Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development on Wednesday just as he urged residents around Computer Village /Underbridge, Awolowo Way and Oba Akran axis, Anifowoshe street and Medical Road to avoid contacts with naked fire.
Gas Pipeline Leakage in Ikeja
He said the agency received distress alerts about the incident on Wednesday morning.
Farinloye advised shops and business centers not to open pending when normalcy will return.
Meanwhile, he said emergency responders are working to prevent the unforseen, ”Residents around Computer Village /Underbridge Awolowo Way and Oba Akran axis, Anifowose Street, Medical Road must not open shops or use open naked fire for safety reasons.
“Distress alerts just received indicate massive leakage of gas pipeline around these areas.
“Let us take utmost safety precautions.” he said.
Gas leakage Ikeja brought under control
Similarly, popular blogger, Kemi Olunloyo also talked about the gas pipeline leakage in Computer village a Facebook Live on Wednesday morning.
Many have been advised to be careful and if possible flee the area to prevent a gas explosion in ikeja.
Watch her video here.
UPDATE: The situation has been brought under control and residents are advised to go about their businesses.
