The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says preliminary investigations have revealed that the Kaduna gas explosion was caused by illegal decanting (transfer) of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) into another cylinder by operators of the facility. DPR Head, Public Affairs Mr Paul Osu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Osu said the DPR was saddened by the unfortunate incident which occurred at an unlicensed LPG retail shop in Kaduna state, resulting in fatalities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that several persons lost their lives and many others were burnt in the gas explosion at Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna metropolis on Jan. 4. The explosion occurred at about 1:00 p.m., at a gas shop located by the main road opposite Total filling station.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 05, 2020 10:52 UTC