Nine persons have been injured following a gas explosion at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command Omotola Odutola confirmed the development.

According to an eyewitness account, the explosion was attributed to a cylinder explosion that happened at the melting point area, affecting nine staff members who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to a private hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The explosion impacted nearby houses causing damage from the blast. Houses and window frames were reportedly cracked due to the vibrations from the blast.

Enraged community youths tried to attack the company but efforts by policemen and army detachment of 174 Battalion in Odogunyan Ikorodu were visibly on guard to intervene.