Gas Explosion: Plant owner dies in Lagos, lawyer insists on N800m compensation

Following his death, Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court wiped down the criminal proceedings against Alhaji Waidi Fashola, popularly known as Larafash, the owner of Fash Oil Limited.

The cause of the defendant’s unexpected death is unknown.

Following an explosion at his gas facility, Bestroof, on Cardoso Road, Baruwa Estate, Ipaja, the Lagos State Government took Fashola to court.

On October 8, 2020, an explosion occurred on Baruwa Estate in the Ipaja district of the state, killing …