A family of 5 who lived at Bukuru metropolis of Jos South LGA of Plateau State has died following a gas explosion in their house.
According to the Plateau State Police command, a 35-year old man, his wife and three children died in the incident and have been buried according to Islamic rites.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Tyopev Terna, described the incident as unfortunate, saying the community failed to contact the police or fire service early at the time of the incident.
It was gathered that the fire was as a result of an explosion from a cooking gas but ASP Terna says investigation is ongoing.
