There are reports of another gas explosion in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

This will be the fifth explosion that has rocked Abeokuta in the last nine days, killing about eight persons.

Friday’s explosion occurred at the premises of CSCC construction yard, Onikoko area of Abeokuta.

Two persons were said to have sustained serious injuries in the explosion and are now struggling for their lives at a nearby hospital.

 It was learnt that a cylinder filled with gas exploded when it was not in use.

The explosion affected many buildings and vehicles along the Onikoko-Adigbe axis.