A sand dredger, Oladele Pius, was killed on Monday after an explosion under the FESTAC Link Bridge in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Lagos State.
A police inspector, Akin Sunday, also sustained a serious injury in the explosion that caused panic in the area.
We learnt that Pius, who was the branch Chairman of Sand Dredgers in the area, was torn apart.
According to eyewitnesses, rescue workers found it difficult to carry Pius’ remains and had to use shovels to pack them in different body bags.
They (eyewitness) said the inspector’s legs were shattered, while his eyes and hands were affected by the explosion.
The explosion which occurred at about 12pm, caused panic because many of the residents and passersby had speculated that the explosion might have been as a result of terrorists’ activities. They reportedly fled the area.
An eyewitness, who claimed to be the deceased’s colleague, said he (deceased) resumed work in the morning under the bridge, and having parked his vehicle, made for his duty post.
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