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Explosion Rocks National Theatre In Lagos

 

Explosion has rocked the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos State.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder which resulted to fire outbreak in the theatre.

At the time of filing this report, the cause of further damage by the inferno remains unclear but the service said they’re trying to bring the situation under control.

More details to follow.

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