Two children killed, many others burnt in gas explosion in Lagos (photos/video)

Two children have been confirmed dead following an explosion at a gas store at Aduke street in the Ajegunle area of Lagos state.

23 other persons are said to be in critical conditions following the injuries they sustained in the gas explosion

Speaking on the incident, the General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Femi Osayintolu, said other adjoining shops were burnt down in the inferno.

The cause of the fire is yet unknown.