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Lagos explosions death toll climbs to six hundred
Nigerian President Obasanjo calls Lagos depot blasts a national tragedy with over 600 corpses recovered from Oke Afa canal in Isolo. Governor Tinubu blames military negligence as residents recount drownings and unspent munitions. figures from Vanguard and state TV vary amidst chaotic scene.
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Nigeria
Lagos
Olusegun Obasanjo
Oke Afa
Isolo
Obasanjo
Bola Ahmed ‘Tinubu
Vanguard
Hruareas O
Ikeja
Tinubu
Army
Felix Chukwumah
Theja