Atiku reacts to the explosion at Abule Ado Lagos

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has advised the government to take action over the explosion which rocked Abule Ado in Lagos.

The explosion which was felt as far as Ogun State was earlier thought to have been caused by the activities of pipeline vandals.

However, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Acting Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, who visited the scene said it was not caused by a disruption of oil pipeline.

Reacting to the incident which led to loss of lives and properties, Atiku advised government to mobilize a response immediately.

Atiku wrote: “From the information given by officials of the Lagos State Fire Service who are currently on the ground, the implosion is not connected to pipeline but might have occurred in a factory located in the Abule Ado area.

“Sending my prayers to worshippers and residents affected by the pipeline explosion in parts of Abule Ado, in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state, especially to those who lost loved ones.

“I call on the Government to mobilise a robust response immediately.”