According to the Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe the outbreak of fire was recorded at 5 Adebiyi Street, Somolu Oja. The three persons were confirmed dead. He said the fire was caused by the storage of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, in their home.
According to eyewitnesses, it was gathered that that the family was cooking very close to where the fuel keg was kept when it exploded and burnt the house.
The mother of the house managed to escape the inferno without any clothes on her body. The names of the deceased were given as Shabi (father), Adura (daughter 16 years) and Mistura (daughter 18 years).
The wife is receiving treatment. Sources say she's traumatized. May the souls of the dead RIP!
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