There was a huge explosion at the Abule Ado area of Festac Town in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos State.
An eyewitness told our correspondent that a tipper offloading sand caught fire, which spread to a nearby pipeline, triggering the blast.
Many houses have been destroyed by the blaze, the Lagos state fire service, however, says the implosion is not connected with the pipeline, but there are buildings on fire in Ado Soba, Abule-Ado, and Amuwo-Odofin.
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According to officials of the fire service, the situation is under control.
Earlier today, reports came in of Residents of Surulere, Amuwo Odofin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Alimosho and environs were thrown into confusion on Sunday morning following an explosion.
It was gathered several houses were shaken by the explosion, which also made some collapse.
Affected residents said the loud sound was as a result of pipeline explosion at Satellite Town that caused some buildings to collapse at Abule Ado.
A resident just said they were in church when the first sound was heard, bringing down the ceiling.
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Another resident said a two-storey building nearby also collapsed.
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