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BREAKING: Two dead as gas explosion rocks Obasanjo’s Library in Ogun

At least, two persons have been confirmed dead in an explosion at the Olúségun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Ogun.

The explosion occurred at the Marcque event centre within the Presidential Library at around 11: 00 am.

It was gathered that a routine cleaning was being done while one of the gas cylinders in the event centre exploded.

An eyewitness disclosed that some dead bodies have been taken by a rescue team that arrived at the scene shortly after the incident .

It was learnt that both gates at the entrance and the exit were under lock and key .

Despite all efforts to gain access failed as the guards at the gates sent everyone that wanted to enter back.

This brings to fourth the number of explosions recorded in the last one week in the state.

Recall the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta owned by former Governor, Gbenga Daniel, was hit by explosion, killing two and injuring three others.

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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