JUST IN: TENSION AS EXPLOSION ROCKS OGUN STEEL CO.

Babatunji Wusu –

A gas explosion at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, has sparked alarm among people.

According to reports released Monday morning, at least nine people were injured as a result of the explosion.

Omotola Odutola, spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed the event, telling journalists that an eyewitness revealed the explosion was caused by a cylinder blast in the melting point area, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to nine personnel.

According to her, the injured were transferred to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

“According to an eyewitness account, the blast explosion was attributed to a cylinder explosion that happened at the melting point area, affecting nine staff members who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State,” the police mouthpiece told Channels Television.

She added: “The explosion impacted nearby houses causing damage from the blast. Houses and window frames were reportedly cracked due to the vibrations from the blast.

“Enraged community youths tried to attack the company but efforts by policemen and army detachment of 174 Battalion in Odogunyan Ikorodu were visibly on guard to intervene.

“More Security reinforcements have been deployed to prevent further uproar or disturbances, from angry mobs who may want to take advantage of the distress. The situation is under control and close monitoring, there is no indication for panic, whereas further updates will be communicated to members of the public.”