Panic as gas pipeline explodes in Delta community

A gas pipeline has reportedly occurred in Mosogar Community along the Warri/Benin Expressway in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered that the explosion which reportedly shook buildings in the community, caused panic in the area.

It was also learnt that residents fled their homes late hours of Monday, over the fear of a fire outbreak.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe said the pipeline exploded as a result of leakage.

“They said it is not vandalization. They said it’s pipeline leakage that caused it.