Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to show "no mercy" to pipeline vandals.

Sanwo-Olu described the incident as an "unfortunate" occurrence while sympathizing with families of those affected by the pipeline explosion that happens late Sunday in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos.

He released a statement on social media: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families and businesses affected in the unfortunate incident at Abule-Egba.

"We are thankful for the brave members of LASEMA and our fire service that swung into action working all night to reduce the impact. Pipeline vandals will be shown no mercy."

"Security and information gathering along volatile corridors will increase and a stronger synergy with communities must happen. We all have a role to play," Sanwo-Olu said.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families & businesses affected in the unfortunate incident at Abule Egba. We are thankful for the brave members of LASEMA & our fire service that swung into action working all night to reduce the impact. Pipeline Vandals will be shown no mercy

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) January 20, 2020