April 12, (THEWILL) – Five persons sustained varying degrees of injuries when an explosion occurred inside a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera dealer shop along Kodesho Street, Computer Village, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benjamin, confirmed the explosion occurred around 6:35 pm on Friday.
“The scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the command, the Mobile Police Detachment and Conventional Police Teams. The scene was swept by the EOD experts of the command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the explosion.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, arrived at the scene within minutes for an on-the-spot assessment.
“While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion and other factors that might have caused the incident, the CP urges Lagos residents to remain calm and not to panic.
“The public are enjoined to go about their lawful engagements and businesses peacefully without fear or apprehension, as the scene of the explosion and the adjoining area have been rendered safe and secured”, he said.
Meanwhile, “Five persons inside and around the shop that sustained various degrees of injury have been rescued and taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention”, Hundeyin disclosed.
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