No fewer than nine people including a pregnant woman and children involved in a gas explosion that rocked the densely populated Alayabiagba community, in Ajegunle, area of Lagos state 

The gas explosion, which occurred about noon, also razed a bungalow building, six lock-up shops and four commercial tricycles.

According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in its preliminary investigations, revealed that a gas cylinder on Alaba lane of the market had a leakage, which triggered the explosion.

 The Director of the agency, Lagos state,  Margret Adeseye, said “The incident was quickly brought under control through the combined efforts of the Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu Fire Stations of the LSFRS, with the support of the Federal Fire Service.

The explosion caused a high-tension cable to snap, resulting in a fire that spread to other shops. Many traders reportedly lost their goods as they tried to escape the raging fire.

“While four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a bungalow were razed, adjoining structures, including a major fuel service station, were salvaged.

“Nine people, including a pregnant woman, children, and adults, are currently receiving treatment for burns at the Ajeromi General Hospital and Gbagada Burnt and Trauma Centre, after receiving initial first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service.”