Timeline of explosions in Lagos State with dates, causes, and casualties
According to reports, an oil depot in the port area of LagosState exploded with the blast causing irreparable damage to houses in the Apapa and Festac area.
Explosions have become a common occurrence therefore here is a timeline of explosions in Lagos State this year.
Panic as explosion rocks Lagos, shattering buildings [Video & Photos]
On Sunday, January 19 a pipeline explosion occurred at Ile Epo, Abule Egba area of Lagos State which resulted into three people dead.
On Saturday, January 25th there was a fire outbreak at the Amu Plank Market in Mushin, Lagos State which resulted into two burnt buildings
On Thursday, January 30th fire razed a one-story building at the Ile-Ile area of Alapere in Ketu, Lagos State.
On Tuesday, February 25th a fuel tanker exploded opposite the OPIC building in Isheri, Ogun State on the Lagos outbound lane of the expressway.