The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the death of a 20-year-old female worker who lost her life and 13 others who were injured following a gas explosion at a fast food restaurant in the Ajah area of the state.

According to reports, this incident happened around 3:00 p.m. on July 19, at No. 5 Spring Garden Estate, Orchid Road, Ajah.

A police source revealed that the restaurant, owned by Uchechukwu Godwill Villason, was on fire due to a suspected gas leak that caused a big explosion and fire.

A spokesperson from the Lagos State Command mentioned: “Thirteen staff members got different levels of burns during the incident and were quickly taken to the General Hospital, Gbagada, for medical help.”

Unfortunately, one of the victims, named Kingsley Promise, a 20-year-old female from Akwa Ibom State, died from her injuries while getting treatment.

Detectives from the police division arrived at the scene to document the incident and evidence collection. They also went to the hospital to check on the condition of the injured and looked at the condition of the deceased’s body.

The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the morgue at Mainland General Hospital in Yaba for an autopsy, and the investigation into what caused the explosion is still happening.

The officials advised business owners handling gas-powered appliance to ensure regular maintenance and safety checks to prevent similar tragic incidents.