A 40-year-old woman named Rafiat Sheriff and her seven-year-old daughter, Asisat, were killed in a gas explosion at their home on Church Street, along Èbúté Road, in the Ibafo area of Ogun State on Saturday.
PUNCH online learnt that the incident happened around 8.30 pm.
The deceased, our correspondent learnt, had instructed her daughter to light the gas cylinder to prepare their evening meal.
A neighbour identified only as Abiodun reportedly told the police that while the child was trying to light the cylinder, the gas cylinder burst into flames.
A police document seen by our correspondent quoted Abiodun as saying that the entire apartment was consumed by fire, leading to the death of the mother and her daughter.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident and said two other individuals are currently battling for their lives in the hospital.
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