Fear grips Lagos community over gas station near high-tension cables

In the Ikorodu High School bus stop area of Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, residents and community leaders have expressed fears over a gas station situated beneath high-tension power lines. The community believes the facility poses a potential danger to lives and property. The community head, Tajudeen Ojo, reported that LASEPA officials directed the gas station owner to move it away from the high-tension wires and comply with proper documentation.

The residents claim they were unaware of the gas station's purpose when construction began, as it had previously been used for selling cement. Concerns arose when a gas tanker was brought to the site, prompting the community to raise alarms. One resident, Kazeem Olasupo, recounted an altercation with the school principal and community leaders, alleging that he was beaten after a meeting with the Lagos State Safety Commission.

Another resident, Bolarinwa Ojo, expressed doubt in the effectiveness of a minor relocation, as the gas station remains directly beneath high-tension wires. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has also been monitoring the situation, particularly focusing on regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and public safety.