Security guard arrested in connection with Embakasi gas explosion

One person has been arrested in connection with the Thursday night fire incident that has so far left three people dead and nearly 300 injured.

The arrested man is reported to be the security guard of Dadols Gas Refill station, the epicenter of the explosion.

The guard was apprehended by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). 

Three people have since been confirmed dead following the explosive fire incident that occurred in Embakasi's Mradi area. 

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the deceased died while undergoing treatment.

Mwaura added that 222 others were injured and have been rushed to various hospitals as follows: 21 at the Kenyatta National Hospital and 160 at Mama Lucy General Hospital.

19 others are at Mbagathi Hospital, 14 at Modern Komarock Hospital, and 8 at Nairobi West Hospital.

“One Lorry of an unknown registration number that was loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge ball of fire that spread widely. A flying gas cylinder hit Oriental Godown, burning down the said godown which deals with garments and textiles,” Mwaura noted in a statement.