At a time that disasters such as building collapse is receding, explosions now appear to be the biggest headache of Lagos.
The Babajide 
Sanwo-Olu government has also risen to the challenge of dilapidated roads but gas explosion is recurring.
After about three incidents that consumed lives and property in the past few months, another explosion shook the city early Thursday in Baruwa community, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
Eight casualties have so far been recorded, with the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,saying it razed houses, shops and a primary school.
“The explosion occurred and the agency activated a response plan. Initial disaster assessment is as follows: casualties still being assessed but eight fatalities have been identified so far. 25 houses that are mostly bungalows, 16 lock-up shops and one primary school have been affected.
“Firefighters and rescue workers are operating at the incident scene. The gas emission has been identified and curtailed. Damping down is ongoing,” he added.
