At least 70 people have been confirmed dead and many others injured following a tanker explosion in Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State, on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred when an oil tanker collided with another and spilled fuel on the road.
According to Kumar Tsukwam, Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, the explosion happened as residents attempted to scoop fuel from the tanker. The spilled fuel came into contact with a generator, causing a devastating fire.
Abdullahi Baba-Arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the blaze. Emergency responders, including the Fire Service, FRSC, and the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, worked tirelessly to evacuate victims.
In response to the tragedy, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago banned heavy-duty trucks from using the Dikko Bridge, where the explosion
