Gas explosion kills 2 in Nasarawa
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at least two persons died and 37 others injured in a gas explosion that occurred in lafia on monday . the nasarawa state government expressed shock and sadness over the explosion.1 the deputy governor mr silas agara said during on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene of the incident that the government would take the necessary steps to unravel the cause of the accident1 agara was accompanied by the commissioner of police mr. yahaya bello and chairman lafia local government malam aminu muazu1 he described the incident which occurred at monaco gas plant within the premises of natson filling station on jos road lafia as most unfortunate1 he expressed his condolences and sympathy to the victims on behalf of gov. umaru al-makur and assured the people of governments readiness to respond to the emergency and ensure a thorough investigation of the incident1 agara applauded the security and emergency response teams for their quick intervention and advised the public to stay away from the scene to allow relevant agencies carry out their investigation into the matter1 he and his entourage later visited the 37 victims with various degrees of injuries at the dalhatu araf specialist hospital lafia1 on the casualty figure mrs faustina alegbe the federal road safety corps frsc sector commander in the state told nan that two persons died while 37 people were injured1 so far 37 people are receiving treatment in the hospital but two have been confirmed dead by the doctors1 tomorrow we will go back to the hospital to do an update. but i can tell you that i was in the hospital myself to do a physical count and as at now 37 are receiving treatment with two dead she said. nan1