While the cause of the explosion is still unknown, a resident of Festac, which borders Abule Ado, said many people were injured while houses were damaged.

“It is likely a pipeline that exploded,” he said.

The aftershocks of the explosion was felt in Okota, about 16 kilometres away, a source said.

As at the time of filing this report a fire truck and reached the venue of the explosion in a bid to put out the fire.

The number of casualties is also yet to be determined.