A section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail track has been razed by fire.
The incident occurred on Saturday at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Eko Bridge, inward Apogbon.
Disclosing this, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said no casualties were recorded.
Posting on X, Akosile wrote: “There was a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Eko Bridge, inward Apogbon.
“The incident occurred at 4:12 pm. No casualties have been reported, and there were no train services at the time of the incident.
“A team of safety and emergency personnel, along with other first responders, had completely put out the fire.
“Lagosians in that area can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control.
“Kindly await further details on the operations of the train from @Lamataonline.”