Ogun state government sets up technical committee to unravel cause of gas explosion
The Ogun State Police Command in conjunction with other security and government agencies has constituted a technical investigative team to unravel the cause or causes of the recent explosions in Abeokuta metropolis, killing six and injuring 8 other persons.
Penpushing reports that, the Command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi made the disclosure in a statement, adding that, two gas plants suspected to have supplied the gas and the cylinders that caused these explosions have been sealed up by the Command.
The police spokesman said samples of the gas from the plants have also been taken for analysis by the Standard Organization of Nigeria(SON),assuring that the outcome of the analysis will be made public as soon as its completed.
Penpushing further reports that, Oyeyemi explained that in order to prevent further disaster, welders throughout the state are advised to stop using oxygen gas simultaneously with Liquified Petroleum Gas-LPG (cooking gas), while carrying out their welding jobs.
The statement said Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers have also been directed to disseminate this information to welders and their associations as well as maintenance technicians in their respective jurisdictions and monitor compliance.
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