The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has sympathised with the victims of a gas explosion that occurred on Saturday evening at Ita-Oshin area in Abeokuta North local government
According to reports, the fire incident that occurred at about 5pm was caused by a lone accident of a gas truck with the inscription Gasco Marine, at Ita Oshin junction a few metres from the roundabout.
The truck, moving inward Abeokuta, lost control and ran into the road pavement before it eventually stopped.
It was gathered that four parked vehicles were burnt to ashes as the inferno also affected five shops, with one completely burnt.
Governor Abiodun, in a statement, regretted the loss of life in the inferno and the attendant destruction of properties.
He, however, called for calm, assuring that everything was being done to put the situation under control.
The governor commended the quick intervention of relevant agencies of government and first responders, which brought the situation under control.
Governor Abiodun informed that relevant authorities have been mandated to ascertain the cause of the explosion and ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to prevent a recurrence.
