Breaking: Petrol Tanker Explosion In Jigawa Leaves At Least 90 Dead

At least 90 people are feared to have died after a petrol tanker explosion occurred along the Kano-Hadejia expressway in Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa state.

The death toll from the blast, which took place on Tuesday evening in Majiya, a village, is expected to increase.

Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson for Jigawa state, confirmed the incident in an interview with reporters on Wednesday.

“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened, he lost control and the tanker somersaulted and spilt fuel into a drainage ditch,” Shiisu Lawan Adam said.

“As a result, residents rushed to scoop the fuel when the explosion happened.”

Adam said at least 50 people were seriously injured, adding that the death toll was provisional.

“We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts,” He added.

“People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty.”