20th March, 2020
The Baale of Soba Town, Jimoh Agbebeji, on Friday said that the name of the site of March 15 explosion in Lagos was Soba and not Abule-Ado.
Agbebeji made the statement at a press briefing in Lagos.
According to the Baale, the explosion occurred at Soba and not at Abule-Ado, as widely reported.
Agbebeji said: “Soba is an autonomous community under Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.
“Soba Community is a distinct and different community from Abule-Ado, though they share a common boundary,” said the traditional ruler.
He said that the damage from the explosion was enormous, leading to loss of lives and property.
“A whole family of four was wiped off after the incident and many are still receiving treatment in hospitals around the community.
“There were great destruction and damage of properties worth over 30 billion naira, which include over 350 houses, schools, vehicles, and markets,” he said.
The Baale commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the support given to the affected victims in the area.
He urged the state government to send a fact-finding delegation to investigate the remote and root cause of the explosion, to avert further occurrences.
Agbebeji advised Nigerians to come to the aid of the residents to help cushion the effect of the loss.