Nnpc says abule ado fire triggered by gas explosion

According to reports, the Abule Ado fire in Lagos, Nigeria, which occurred on March 25, 2021, was triggered by a gas explosion. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has confirmed this in a statement.

The fire, which started in the early hours of the day, destroyed several buildings and left many people homeless. The cause of the fire was initially unclear, but the NNPC's investigation revealed that a gas explosion was the primary cause of the blaze.

The NNPC statement read: "Following the investigation into the Abule Ado fire incident, the NNPC has confirmed that the fire was triggered by a gas explosion. The explosion occurred at a gas pipeline located in the area, which led to the spread of the fire to nearby buildings."

The NNPC has also promised to provide support to the affected families and to work with relevant authorities to prevent such incidents in the future.

It's worth noting that the Abule Ado fire was a devastating incident that left many people displaced and caused significant damage to property. The exact number of casualties is still unclear, but it's reported that several people were injured and many more were left homeless.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of gas pipelines and infrastructure in Nigeria, and the need for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent such incidents in the future.