A fuel-laden tanker burst into flames in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria, near the Jigawa-Kano border, sparking panic among bystanders.
Aliyu M. A., the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident to reporters on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
According to Aliyu, “On November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:43 hours, the Federal Fire Service received a distress call from Kuho Village Head, Zubairu Ahmad, regarding a tanker accident at Tsaida, Kwanar Kalle, near Gamoji village along Maiduri Road.”
“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 hours. The fire was contained and brought under control,” Aliyu added.
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This incident comes just one month after a similar tragedy in October that resulted in over 170 deaths.
On October 15, 2024, a petrol-carrying truck traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State exploded in Majia, located in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
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