Residents of Obawole area of Ogba and environs in Lagos were thrown into confusion on Thursday afternoon following an explosion that rocked the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was gathered that several houses were shaken by the explosion, which damaged vehicles parked on some streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents of Obawole area of Ogba and environs in Lagos were thrown into confusion on Thursday afternoon following an explosion that rocked the community. 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