Residents of Arepo and Magboro in Ogun State and other neighbouring communities have been left in panic following gas pipeline leakage.
The PUNCH newspapers’ headquarters located at Magboro has also been affected.
It was gathered that the gas pipeline ruptured during construction works by Julius Berger officials on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Wednesday.
In a statement, Ogun State Traffic Management Agency (TRACE) warned motorists to find alternatives routes and those trapped in the traffic to keep safe as first responders have arrived the area.
“An incident of gas leakage, through a damaged pipeline by Julius Berger, the Construction Company, working on the Berger-interchange stretch of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which has resulted into an explosion around Punch Newspaper, Magboro, has been reported with traffic gridlock on both inbound and outbound sections of the expressway.
“Road Users around the axis are implored not to be glittery as Safety Officials from TRACE, FRSC, POLICE and FIRE SERVICE are on top of the situation.
“Those trapped in traffic are admonished to be patient, while those presently making their journey towards the expressway and are in haste should please seek alternative routes,” the agency said.
