I had to be sure I read right: “Lagos pipeline blast ‘kills 100′“. I checked the date of publication on BBC News Africa’s homepage, it was today’s date. “Another pipeline blast in Lagos again? How greedy can people be in a bid to make money?” I thought to myself. It turns out it was people breaking oil pipelines to siphon fuel this time – it was a gruesomely fatal accident caused by a bulldozer.

What’s worse?

The blast tore through Ijegun suburb, engulfing schools and homes after a bulldozer burst the pipeline, but was brought under control as night wore on.

Red Cross officials said many injured people had been taken to hospital and rescue attempts were continuing.

Children in schools in the blast area are feared dead.

Sad news. :-s

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