The fire outbreak that affected a section of the 20 billion Dangote Refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on Wednesday has been put off
According to a statement by Anthony Chiejina,Group Chief Brandng and Communicationns Officer, Dangote Industries Limited ,the cause of the fire which sent panic across the refinery complex has not been ascertained.
A source inside the refinery had hinted of a loud explosion in a particular section of the refinery followed by flames and thick smoke.
The cause and extent of the fire is yet to be known, while no injuries are said to be recorded. The emergency services and fire fighting team in the refineries are also said to have responded swiftly to curtail the fire.
“We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP), today Wednesday 26th of June. There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or body harm to any of our staff on duty.”
In the last few days, Dangote has alleged of deliberate efforts to frustrate and sabotage his refinery by “mafia” groups and both local and international oil companies (IOCs).
