Thursday, 27 March 2014

GAS CYLINDER EXPLOSION CAUSES PANIC IN ABUJA



FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed today faulted reports of a bomb blast in Abuja.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant Media, Nosike Ogbuenyi the FCT Minister said contrary to speculations, the explosion was caused by a domestic gas cylinder that was being refilled at a gas depot.

Senator Bala, enjoined all residents and visitors to the FCT to go about their lawful activities without fear or panic.
When our roving crew arrived the scene, bystanders said the blast happened at about 6pm at Shagari Plaza, in Area 1 shopping Centre, Garki, Abuja. The owner of the shop was said to be refilling a gas cylinder for a customer before the blast.  
The ensuing fire was doused by the FCT Fire Service, while the shop owners counted their loses.

No comments:

Post a Comment