US EditionNigeria: Explosion in Lagos Community, One Person Killed
- On April 3, 2025, an explosion occurred in Idi-Araba, Mushin, Lagos State, at Taiwo Street.
- A scavenger's discovery of military-grade grenades within scrap materials caused the blast.
- The scavenger attempted to dismantle a grenade, leading to its immediate detonation at the site.
- One scavenger died and at least three others sustained injuries; Mr. Idris reported eight injuries.
- Authorities are investigating how military explosives reached civilians; residents should report suspicious activity.
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1 dead, 3 injured in explosion after scavenger tampered with grenade in Lagos
Tension gripped the Idi-Araba area of Mushin, Lagos State, on Thursday following a deadly explosion that claimed a life and left three others badly injured. The incident, which occurred on Taiwo Street, was reportedly triggered when a local scavenger discovered a military-grade grenade and attempted to dismantle it. Eyewitnesses say the unidentified man was sifting through a pile of scrap when he found the explosive device. Believing it to be ha…
One killed, many injured as explosions rock Lagos
A twin explosion believed to be caused by grenades, on Thursday, rocked a scavenging site on Taiwo Street in the Idi-Araba area of Mushin Local Government, Lagos State, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to at least eight others. Eyewitnesses said the first explosion occurred around noon, claiming the life of a scavenger who was reportedly attempting to dismantle a suspicious metallic object resembling a rocket. The impact of the …
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