Gbenga Daniel
By Our Reporter
At least two people reportedly died as a result of an explosion that rocked the Conference Hotel, located at Okemosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State..
Sources informed NATIONAL WAVES that the oxyacetylene gas cylinder exploded, killing the technician and one other person yet-to-be identified at the hotel which belong to the former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel..
An eye witness revealed that three others were said to have sustained injuries in the explosion and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
The Hotel Facility Manager, Engr Tunde Osinubi, who confirmed the incident, said the explosion was caused by fake gas cylinder used while servicing a revolving door at the hotel.
“A routine maintenance of the automatic revolving door at the entrance of the hotel reception which involved the use of oxyacetylene gas to weld the door hinges was being carried out.
“The oxyacetylene gas cylinder suddenly exploded, killing the technician and one other person yet-to-be identified,” Osinubi said in a statement.
He suspected that “the gas cylinder purchased at the open market may be fake and unable to withstand gas pressure.”
The management of the hotel has sympathised with families and friends of the deceased, warning the general public to be beware of fake gas cylinders in the market.
