Update: Death toll from Abule Egba pipeline explosion rises to five

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has given an update on the death toll recorded after a fire outbreak occurred at Abule Egba.

According to LASEMA, the fire which broke out yesterday as a result of activities of pipeline vandals has claimed the life of five persons.

The victims include three males, one female and one female child of 5-years old.

LASEMA gave the update on Twitter:

"SITUATION REPORT REGARDING A PIPELINE EXPLOSION AT ILE EPO EKORO ROAD, ABULE-EGBA INWARDS BARUWA ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT , LAGOS- CASUALTIES & PROPERTY DAMAGE

Update as at 1040hrs Five fatalities (5) 3 Adult Males , 1 Adult Female 1 female child aged 5yrs

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NNPC power line road No 45 Bungalow No47 Bungalow No49 Bungalow

17 Shops Vehicles 33 Trucks 3 motor cars 3 Tricycles (Keke)

We will continue to keep members of the public abreast with updates Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osayintolu DG/CEO LASEMA".