Gas Explosion Destroys Over 100 Houses in Kogi State
More than 100 houses were destroyed in a cooking gas explosion in Jamata, a community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, leveled buildings and damaged properties worth millions of naira.
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During a visit to the affected community, Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashir Abubakar Gegu, expressed his sorrow over the losses and urged residents to exercise caution when using cooking gas.
“I am urging all and sundry to abide by the rules of gas usage. This accident is avoidable, but for negligence and failure to abide by the safety rules of the use of cooking gas, this happened,” he added.
He assured the victims of the state government’s immediate and long-term support to enable them to get back on their feet and in their businesses.
