On Tuesday, a petrol tanker exploded in Jigawa State, Nigeria, and claimed the lives of at least 90 people in Majiya Town, Taura local government area.
This incident occurred at approximately 11:30 pm when the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and the vehicle exploded.
According to Mr. Shi’isu Adam, Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, the driver was traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe when the accident happened.
Adam expressed concern that despite police warnings, people still gathered around the scene, leading to a high casualty count.
“We are worried that in spite of police warning people to stay clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts. People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty,” he said.
In addition to the fatalities, 50 individuals were hospitalized with various injuries and are receiving medical attention at the Ringim General Hospital.
A mass burial for the victims was held on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
