Friday, January 31, 2025 - A fuel tanker caught fire while offloading fuel at Shakatu Filling Station along Kiyawa Road in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday night at about 8:30 pm, caused
panic among residents and commuters in the area.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started suddenly, engulfing the
tanker and spreading to parts of the filling station.
Police and other security agencies swiftly mounted a roadblock to
control traffic and prevent people from approaching the area to avoid
casualties.
Firefighters and other emergency officials were also deployed to contain
the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
The fire has yet to be extinguished as of the time of filing this
report, and the extent of damage and possible casualties is unknown.
It could be recalled that months ago, a similar incident occurred in
Majia town, Taura Local Government, Jigawa State, resulting in the death of
over 100 people.
Spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam,
confirmed the incident.
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