The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fire broke out on Thursday after suspected hoodlums vandalised petroleum pipelines in the area. Read More: Firemen battle pipeline blaze in LagosHe urged security agencies to ensure that those behind the unfortunate incident were brought to justice. The President urged Nigerians to desist from vandalising pipelines and sensitive installations across the country, adding that such interferences put many lives at risk. He prayed that God would accept the soul of the departed and comfort their families. The explosion which occurred in the early hours left two dead, while many vehicles and shops were razed.

Source: The Guardian July 05, 2019 11:26 UTC