Just In: Panic As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Jigawa

A fuel-laden tanker has exploded in Jigawa State, North West Nigeria.

Naija News reports that the latest development comes one month after a similar incident happened in October, resulting in over 170 deaths.

The incident occurred on October 15, 2024, when a truck carrying petrol, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, exploded in Majia, located in Taura Local Government Area of the state.

The public relations officer of the Federal Fire Service, Jigawa State Command, Aliyu M. A., confirmed the recent incident with journalists and said the tanker explosion happened on Tuesday.

Aliyu said the explosion, which occurred at the Jigawa-Kano border, caused panic among bystanders.

He said, “On November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:43 hours, the Federal Fire Service received a distress call from Kuho Village Head, Zubairu Ahmad, regarding a tanker accident at Tsaida, Kwanar Kalle, near Gamoji village along Maiduri Road.

“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 hours. The fire was contained and brought under control.”

NSCDC Nabs Tanker Driver For Diverting Fuel Meant For Osun NNPC Mega Station

Meanwhile, operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a tanker driver for allegedly diverting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intended for the NNPC mega station in Osogbo, Osun State.

The suspect, Afeez Adegbola, 47, was apprehended on Friday night in Ikirun while attempting to offload the fuel into the reserve tank of an independent filling station on the outskirts of the state capital.

According to the Osun State NSCDC Commandant, Sotiyo Igbalawole, Adegbola had initially loaded 40,000 litres of petrol for delivery to the NNPC mega station.

However, he allegedly delivered only 30,000 litres to the intended destination, diverting the remaining 10,000 litres to the other station.

The NSCDC stated that the arrest demonstrates its commitment to curbing fuel diversion and hoarding, which contribute to artificial fuel scarcity.

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