At least 90 individuals have been reported dead following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, located in the Taura local government area of Jiga
At least 90 individuals have been reported dead following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, located in the Taura local government area of Jigawa State, on Tuesday, October 16.
Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson for Jigawa, provided this information on Wednesday, October 16. He also said that 50 other people were hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries resulting from the incident.
“At about 11:30 pm on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and exploded.
“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe when the accident happened.
“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 casuality”.
The spokesperson announced that a mass burial for the victims is scheduled for Wednesday.
He also stated that those injured in the incident are currently receiving medical treatment at Ringim General Hospital.
