JUST IN: Many Feared Dead in Jigawa Petrol Tanker Explosion

By Dipo Olowookere

An explosion caused by a petrol tanker in Jigawa State has reportedly claimed some lives.

This incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of Jigawa State Command, DSP Lawan Adam, in a message to newsmen on Wednesday.

It was learned that over 90 persons died from the explosion after residents of Majiya Town in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State were scooping fuel from the fallen tanker carrying premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol.

According to reports, the unfortunate incident happened at about 12:30 am when the driver of the tanker, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State lost control near Khadija University, Majiya.

“The residents were scooping fuel from the overturned tanker when the explosion occurred, sparking a massive inferno that killed 94 people on the spot.

“The incident left another 50 people severely injured, who were then rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General Hospitals for treatment,” the police spokesman said.