PHOTOS: Six vehicles damaged in Katsina gas explosion

A truck conveying gas cylinders has exploded at a filling station in Jibia LGA of Katsina state.

Confirming the incident on Friday, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the state police spokesperson, said at least six vehicles were damaged during the incident.

He said the divisional police officer (DPO) led a team to the scene in collaboration with military personnel.

“Upon arrival operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia road,” the statement reads.

“The joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimise property damage, successfully quenching the fire.

“Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”

Sadiq-Aliyu said Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, the commissioner of police in Katsina state, has ordered a “thorough” investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.

He added that the police will provide updates as the investigation unfolds.