By Correspondent in Lagos.
The burial of one of the victims.
Tears flowed uncontrollably and pensive mood took centre stage as the remains of the victims of the recent gas explosion which happened at Lagos Mainland of Lagos State, April 2023, Mr Kojo Aremu, were committed to mother earth in Lagos.
In their contribution, members of an NGO, Young people; under the aegis of Mainland Youth Initiative, said they donated cash to victims of such human tragedy.
The Convener of the Initiative, Mr Rilwan Tinubu, said in a statement on Monday that they also mourned other victims who died in the incident.
He said:“The incident occurred at Ibadan Street, Ebute Meta, around three metallic containers erected beside one another with one occupied by a shoemaker and two others by vendors of cooking gas.
“According to the information gathered, one of the sales boys had earlier complained to his manager few days before the incident, that a particular cylinder is faulty.
“Some residents said the cylinder was said to have been placed under the sun, in front of the shop which exploded as a result of sun heat.
“About 10 residents of the community were affected by the accident, leaving two persons dead as a result of a serious fire burn.
“Three others, who sustained serious, injury and in critical condition, were rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and Gbagada General Hospital for treatment,” Tinubu said.
He added that two of the victims had recovered but still receiving treatment at home while one of the victims remained at home,but expressed concern that his parents could not afford the medical bills.
He appealed to the State Government, through Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in collaboration with all Local Government and Local Development Councils, to take more proactive measures in controlling gas sales near residential buildings.
Tinubu also called for public awareness of the existing legislative policies on disaster management,
“The incident calls for serious concern, as some of the affected victims could not afford medical bills,making them vulnerable to call for help from members of the public.
“The situation became worrisome to youths who quickly called for donations from members of the public where some amounts were raised,” he added.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
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