Saturday, November 16, 2024 -Scores of people were injured, vehicles and buildings damaged when a truck conveying gas cylinders exploded in Magama community, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State,
It was
gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, November 15, at a filling
station ‘Walidan,’ where products suspected to be smuggled into the country
from Niger Republic were kept.
“The
tragedy happened when a truck loaded with gas cylinders was parked at the
filling station for days," a resident of Magama, Aliyu Muhammad,
said.
"Seven
vehicles were burnt, two houses, including the building which housed the
filling station and one other house were damaged,” Muhammad said, adding that
that many people sustained injuries
The
spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed
the incident.
“Today,
November 15th, 2024, at about 0845hrs, a loud explosion was heard by police
operatives attached to Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding
promptly, the DPO led operatives, in collaboration with the military, to the
scene," he said.
“Upon
arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames
at Tamal filling station along Kagadama – Magamar Jibia road, Jibia LGA. The
joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimize
property damage, successfully quenching the fire."
Aliyu said
six vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately,
no lives were lost.
"The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds,” Aliyu added.
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