Fuel tanker explodes at Ojota

A diesel tanker on Monday went up in flames at the Ojota inward interchange.

The incident has been confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), via X handle.

LASTMA stated that its personnel had been deployed to the scene.

At the time of this report, the cause of the explosion as well as the level of casualty remains unknown.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed the incident, noting that the flames had been brought under control.

“Situation in Ojota is under control as the peddler truck conveying Diesel inward Ketu that went on flame has been extinguished,” it wrote.