Explosion Hits Akure. Many Feared Dead (Photos)

                              A suspected gas explosion this evening hit Arakale road in Akure and according to eyewitnesses, many people are feared dead. The raging fire reportedly started at a gas station but quickly spread to houses as there was no quick emergency response. Some people allegedly took to cursing the state’s governor as a witness said: “This place has been burning for more than one hour and there’s been no response”.