CITIZENS COMPASS– Five people were Friday, rescued from the scene of an explosion which occurred in Ikeja, Lagos State.
The incident occurred at about 1835hrs, at Kodesho Street around Computer village, Ikeja, Lagos.
The victims were rescued to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in its updates which said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has visited the scene.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the public of an explosion that occurred this evening, 11th April 2025, at about 1835hrs, inside a CCTV camera dealer shop along Kodesho Street around Computer village, Ikeja, Lagos.
“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. 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 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.
“The Command hereby wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to continue to maintain peace and security throughout the state.”
