Ijegun
The village of Ijegun is a northern suburban community in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
The area is home to oil tank farms.[1]
History
On May 15, 2008, Ijegun was devastated by a massive explosion, killing over 100 people, after a bulldozer struck and ignited an oil pipeline.
Another pipeline explosion occurred in 2019.[2]
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References
- "Sanwo-Olu okays Tank Farm operators' move to rebuild Ijegun community". 14 October 2019.
- "Breaking: Explosion Rocks Ijegun Community In Lagos". 4 July 2019.
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