Petrol tanker explodes in Jigawa — second time in one month

A petrol tanker has exploded along the Jigawa-Kano border in Dutse LGA of Jigawa state. 

A statement on Wednesday by Aliyu M. A, public relations officer of the fire service in Jigawa state, said the fire was contained and brought under control.

“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 statement reads.

“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 hours. The fire was contained and brought under control.”

This is the second tanker explosion to hit the north-west state in a month.

On October 15, a petrol tanker exploded along the Kano-Hadejia expressway, in Taura LGA of Jigawa state.

At fewer than 173 persons reportedly died in the explosion with many injured. Most of the victims were trying to scoop petrol from the tanker after it tipped over.