Five persons have been critically injured following an explosion in the computer village in Lagos state.
The explosion which occurred inside a CCTV camera dealer shop along Kodesho Street around Computer village, Ikeja, Lagos state on Saturday evening is causing tension in the area.
It was gathered that the scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Command, The Mobile Police Detachment and Conventional Police Teams.
Benjamin Hundeyin the spokesperson for the Lagos state police command said “The scene was swept by the EOD Experts of command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, arrived at the scene within minutes for an on-the-spot assessment. He has assured the public that the Command is fully on top of the situation and has urged residents of Lagos to remain calm and not to panic.*
While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion and other factors that might have caused the incident, the general public are enjoined to go about their lawful engagements and businesses peacefully without fear or apprehension, as the scene of the explosion and the adjoining area have been rendered safe and secured”.
Five (5) people inside and around the shop that sustained various degrees of injury have been rescued and swiftly recovered to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention.
CSP Hundeyin said the Command wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to continue to maintain peace and security throughout the state.
