Sunday, December 28, 2025 - A fuel tanker on Friday caught fire while offloading diesel at Rain Oil Filling Station, Tumfure area of Gombe, Gombe State.
The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, on Friday,
contained the fire.
According to the service, the incident was brought under
control following the prompt deployment of firefighters immediately after a
distress call was received, preventing what could have escalated into a major
disaster.
Speaking on the incident, the Public Relations Officer of
the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, ASF MB Muazu, said the
professionalism and quick response of the firefighters ensured that the tanker
was not completely engulfed by fire.
“Upon receiving the distress call, our officers were
immediately mobilised to the scene. Through timely and professional
intervention, the fire was successfully contained, averting a potentially
catastrophic situation,” Muazu stated.
He explained that the location of the incident posed a
serious risk due to its proximity to other filling stations, commercial centres
and the NNPC Depot in Tumfure.
“The affected area is a highly sensitive commercial
environment. Our swift response prevented a possible chain reaction that could
have affected nearby facilities and properties estimated at over ₦500 million,” he said.
Muazu confirmed that no life was lost in the incident,
describing the outcome as a testament to the Service’s preparedness and
commitment to public safety.
He reiterated the Federal Fire Service’s commitment to the
protection of lives and property, while cautioning operators of petroleum
facilities to strictly observe safety regulations, especially during the
discharge of petroleum products.
“We urge operators of filling stations and petroleum
facilities to always adhere strictly to safety standards to prevent avoidable
incidents of this nature,” he added.
The FFS spokesperson also commended the Nigeria Police
Force, Tumfure Division, and the Department of State Services (DSS) for their
support at the scene.
“The cooperation and security cover provided by officers of
the Nigeria Police Force and the DSS greatly assisted our personnel in
effectively carrying out their duties,” Muazu said.
Residents of the area have since resumed normal activities
as the situation has been fully brought under control.
Recall that on Christmas Day, two people lost their lives
after a fully loaded 33,000-litre petrol tanker exploded along the Badagry
Expressway in Lagos.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred at about 4
a.m. on Thursday near the Oto-Ijanikin axis, close to the Lagos State
University of Education.
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