One of the five victims injured in Friday’s explosion at a CCTV dealer’s shop on Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, has been confirmed dead.
A source familiar with the situation, who preferred to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the matter, disclosed that the victim died on Saturday evening despite efforts by doctors to save him.
“We lost one of them on Saturday evening. The doctors made efforts to save him, but he didn’t make it. They are currently battling to save the lives of others,” the source said.
The Lagos State Police Command had earlier confirmed that five persons sustained injuries in the explosion, which occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Friday.
According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the explosion site was swiftly cordoned off by operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, the Mobile Police Detachment, and other police teams to ensure public safety.
“The scene was swept by the EOD experts of the command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the explosion,” Hundeyin said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Owohunwa Adegoke, also visited the location for an on-the-spot assessment shortly after the blast.
Hundeyin confirmed that the five victims were taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical attention.
When contacted for an update, he said, “Yes, we have been informed that one of them died on Saturday.”
As for the cause of the explosion, Hundeyin noted that investigations are ongoing and the findings will be made public once concluded