Despite the devastation caused by floods in Lokoja and other parts of Kogi State, four flood-affected families have been involved in a gas explosion.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Adankolo, a suburb of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
It was further learnt that, after the flood drove them out, they secured temporary accommodation elsewhere within the community.
Unfortunately, news reporters learned that shortly after they moved into their new home, while attempting to use gas to cook, it suddenly exploded, leaving four of them with severe life-threatening burns and placing all of them in critical condition.
The affected victims, according to reports, are Musa Aminat, Muhammed Musa, Abdulsalam Hadizat and Usman Halimat Sadiya.
The gas victims are all being treated at the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja, and according to Daily Post, they are all in critical condition and covered in plaster and bandages.
One of the gas victims’ family members, Godwin Wanbebe, told the reporters on Sunday that the family has spent everything they have on their treatment and still needs more to cover the bills.
He said “At their new temporary abode after settling down decided to prepare something to eat and so they brought out their gas and lit it.The cylinder exploded immediately it came in contact with flame.
“The explosion of the gas has been attributed to the hurried way and manner with which they packed their belongings to avoid being taken over by water, probably the cylinder had somewhere it was leaking and that explained why it exploded.
“The family is calling on well-meaning citizens in the society to help save their lives. We, therefore, solicit the support of well meaning Kogites and Nigerians so as to offset bills incurred. Nothing is too big or small.God will bless you all as you come to their aid”.