Two people have been confirmed dead and three others injured in another gas explosion that rocked the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday evening.
This was coming barely one week after more than 20 persons sustained burns in a similar gas explosion in the Ajegunle area of the state.
The latest explosion occurred at a gas retail shop in the Abule Folly area of Ibeju-Lekki.
It was learnt that the explosion claimed the lives of two persons, including a male customer.
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Our correspondent gathered that some shops located near the scene of the incident were razed down by the ensuing fire.
Lagos State police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident.
