Thursday,
October 17, 2024 -The Nigerian police
have confirmed that 153 people lost their lives in the tanker explosion that
took place in Jigawa State.
The police also confirmed that 100 persons sustained injuries in the
tragic incident and are hospitalised.
The Spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam,
gave the figures on Wednesday.
Adam said, "A tragic and devastating incident occurred on
October 15, 2024, at about 2230hrs, involving a petrol tanker with registration
number KMC 6412 F, driven by one Yusuf Mohd 'm' age 32yrs of Hotoro Quarters,
Kano State.
"The tanker was traveling from Kano to Nguru, Yobe State, when the driver
lost control near Khadija University in Majia Town, Taura LGA, causing it to
overturn and spill fuel.
"The petrol entered through the drainage to the outskirts of the village.
"Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage,
resulting in a flame that engulfed the area and many people were reportedly
perished.
"Area Commander Ringim, Divisional Police Officer Gujungu and their men
swiftly raced to the scene.”
The police said “153 corpses have been evacuated”.
Meanwhile, 100 injured persons were rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General
Hospitals for medical attention.
"The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of
police officers, firefighters, and good Samaritans,” he said.
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