A gas explosion at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has caused panic among residents.
Reports obtained by VOP News this morning revealed that the explosion resulted in injuries to at least nine individuals.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omotola Odutola, told journalists that an eyewitness revealed the explosion occurred due to a cylinder blast in the melting point area, causing non-life-threatening injuries to nine employees.
The injured persons according to her, have been transported to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
She noted that more Security reinforcements have been deployed to prevent further uproar or disturbances, from angry mobs who may want to take advantage of the distress.
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