NSF: Panic over fire outbreak at Alake Sports Complex, as Ogun Govt says ‘no cause for alarm’

A fire outbreak following gas explosion caused panic and near pandemonium on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, one of the key venues for the ongoing National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
According to reports, a gas truck supplying the complex’s generating set suddenly caught fire, triggering panic among athletes, officials and spectators nearby.
Emergency responders made frantic efforts to contain the situation, but that was after the incident had distrupted some proceedings. As at press time, no confirmed casualties yet.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Government has assured athletes participating in the games holding in Abeokuta, as well as the residents of the state, of their safety.
Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement, said that while there was an incident involving a diesel tanker that resulted in a fire outbreak, the fire was immediately put out to prevent any damage.
Akinmade commended the promptness and proactiveness of the fire service in the state and the vigilance of officials at the complex, assuring participants at the sports festival of total safety.
“The incident this afternoon involving a gas tanker close to one of our facilities for the National Sports Festival was very unfortunate. We thank God that the fire was immediately put out to avert any casualties.
“To this end, we want to assure all our athletes and the people of the state of safety and that there is no cause for alarm as the situation is under absolute control”, the statement read.