Cause of Kaduna gas explosion revealed – DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revealed that the Kaduna gas explosion was caused by the actions of operatives of the facility who engaged in illegal decanting of LPG into another cylinder.

The result of the preliminary investigation was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Paul OSU Head, Public Affairs of the agency.

"In line with our regulatory oversight on the oil and gas industry, the agency immediately mobilised our staff to the scene to investigate the cause of the explosion”, he said.

“We wish to inform the public that we are carrying out further investigations on the incident, and we will update as soon as we conclude,” he said.

He added that the agency will continue in sensitizing the public on the proper handling of petroleum products to avoid a repeat of the occurrence witnessed in Kaduna.

“We appeal to members of the public to continue to assist in reporting the activities of illegal operators to the nearest DPR office”, the spokesman added.