Late Principal – Rev. Sister Henrietta Alokha died rescuing boarding school pupils of the Bethlehem Girls College who were also trapped in the wreckage of their hostel after being destroyed by the explosion.
No fewer than 17 persons have been confirmed dead and 25 others injured after a gas explosion rocked the Abule-Ado area, near the International Trade Fair Complex, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday.
More than 50 buildings in the area were impacted by the explosion, as hundreds of residents were rendered homeless.
Several vehicles parked in the area were also destroyed by the explosion.
Our hearts goes to everyone that was/is affected by the explosion.