Dutse, Oct. 16, 2024 (TheGavel) — A devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, located in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 90 lives. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has also left around 50 others hospitalized with various injuries.
Mr. Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson for Jigawa, confirmed the death toll in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. He detailed that the explosion happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. when the tanker driver lost control of the vehicle near Khadija University. The tanker was reportedly en route from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State at the time of the accident.
Adam expressed concern over the public’s response to the accident, stating, “We are worried that despite police warnings for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts. People gathered around the accident scene; that is the reason for the mass casualty.”
In light of the tragedy, arrangements have been made for a mass burial of the victims, which is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the injured individuals are receiving medical treatment at the Ringim General Hospital.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophic event, local authorities are urging residents to heed safety warnings and remain vigilant around hazardous situations involving fuel tankers.(NAN)
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