The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station located at Maternity Bus Stop, Yaya Abatan Street, College Road, is currently on fire. The mega station houses a retail cooking gas shop and it’s surrounded by residential homes and shops.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as it was reported that it has affected some nearby houses, meanwhile as at the time of filing this report, no casualty has been reported as well
The fire incident is coming as many Lagosians are currently at their residences as a result of the lockdown imposed on the state by President Muhammadu Buhari over the rampaging coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world.