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GRAPHIC WARNING: Dozens killed as pipeline explodes in Ijegun, Lagos

Dozens of people have been reportedly killed in a deadly fire outbreak that was ignited by a pipeline explosion in Ijegun, Alimosho LGA of Lagos State.

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5 years ago

July 4, 2019

Chronicle Editor

Fire outbreak in Ijegun following a suspected pipeline vandalization

Dozens of people have been reportedly killed in a deadly fire outbreak that was ignited by a pipeline explosion in Ijegun, Alimosho LGA of Lagos State.

Multiple reports claim that some persons had vandalized the pipeline in the area leading to the explosion the destroyed properties and vehicles.

It would be recalled that 11 years ago a similar incident happened which devastated the heavily populated area.

Chronicle NG cannot ascertain the number of people killed in the incident as at the time of this report.

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GRAPHIC WARNING

Sad Fire explosion at Isheri / Ijegun power pipeline area. This is sad, considering it happened 11 years ago. Hope this is the last time we here of thispic.twitter.com/adoaZCtT4U
— D E V O L (@okiTwiTs) July 4, 2019