Another victim of Ijegun pipeline explosion dies

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Another victim of the pipeline explosion at Ijegun, Ijagemo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, has died.

The victim, Ridwan Afolabi, died in a hospital of severe burns from the explosion which occurred early Thursday.

A source close to the family told Punch that Afolabi died around 7 am on Friday.

The source said the victim’s parents and siblings were still receiving treatment in a hospital.

Two persons died on the spot of the incident while several others were injured as shops and vehicles were razed.