A vessel carrying imported gasoline has exploded in Lagos killing and injuring yet- to- be determined number of people according to Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The explosion occurred around 1 am Nigerian time at the Atlas Cove jetty in Apapa area of Lagos. The raging fire is still ongoing as at 10 AM as firefighters and the NNOPC battle to shut down pipes at the jetty.
UPDATE: NEMA Says Explosion Came From Boats Used By Oil Thieves
A spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said the fire incident near the Atlas Cove jetty in Lagos came from a pipeline explosion caused by oil thieves at Akinbo jetty.
Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA spokesperson in the South West, sent fresh text messages discounting earlier report that claimed the explosion was a barge carrying gasoline.
He said his crew members have now put out the fire and recovered 200 jerry cans in three boats completely razed by the fire.
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