Dangote Group has released an official statement over the fire incident at its refinery on Wednesday.

A statement from Dangote Refinery described the fire as minor, adding that it has been contained.

“Dangote Refinery contains minor fire at its effluent treatment plant.

“We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP), today Wednesday, 26th June.

“There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or bodily harm to all our staff on duty,” the statement said.

DAILY POST reported earlier that explosions were heard on Wednesday after a major fire outbreak at the refinery located at the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.