Man and his 2 daughter killed after stored petrol explodes in Lagos

A middle aged man, Shabi and his two daughters,18 year old Mistura and 16 year old Adura, were burnt to death on Tuesday after some Jerry cans of petroleum products stored at their home at No.5 Adeniyi street, Shomolu Oja, Lagos State.


The three deceased persons were said to be relaxing along the corridor of their house when the fire caught up with them.

The Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe said the petrol was stored close to the kitchen where the family cooked their meal.