It stated that people could go about their normal activities.

The agency however said “traffic diversion around the areas are still in force.”

Earlier in the day, the agency raised the alarm over a reported gas leakage in Ikeja area.

The agency therefore warned residents and other people around the area against the use of naked fire.

Shops, NEMA had also warned, should not be opened.

The areas concerned it was said included Computer Village, Anifowose Street, Underbridge Awolowo Way, Oba Akran and Meidca Road.

The warning is contained in a statement by the agency’s spokesman in Lagos, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye.

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The agency has therefore warned residents and other people around the area against the use of naked fire.

Shops, the agency also warned, should not be opened.

The areas concerned are Computer Village, Anifowose Street, Underbridge Awolowo Way, Oba Akran and Meidca Road.

The warning is contained in a statement by the agency’s spokesman in Lagos, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye.

The statement reads: “Residents around Computer Village /Underbridge Awolowo Way and Oba Akran axis, Onifowose Street, Medical Road must not open shops or use open naked fire for safety reason.

“Distressed alert just received indicates massive leakage of gas pipeline around these areas.

“Let us take utmost safety precautions.”

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