Over 90 Killed and 50 Hospitalized in Jigawa Tanker Explosion

Over 100 people have reportedly lost their lives, and more than 50 others have been hospitalized, following a tragic incident involving a fuel-laden tanker that crashed in Majiya village, located within the Taura local government area of Jigawa State.

The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 AM on Wednesday, October 16.

According to eyewitnesses and local reports, the villagers were engaged in scooping fuel from the fallen tanker when a catastrophic explosion suddenly erupted.

The scene was one of chaos and devastation, as the blast resulted in numerous casualties and left many others severely injured.

In the aftermath of this horrific event, DSP Lawal Shiisu Adams, the spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident to reporters.

“Today (Wednesday) a petrol tanker from Port Harcourt going to Nguru in Yobe state reached Majiya village of Taura local government area at around 12:30am the driver lost control at Majiya and falls down.

The content in the tanker flooded gutters and drainages in village. The villagers started fetching the fuel where the the petrol going in to flame.

As a result 95 people confirmed d!ed and 50 have been hospitalised receiving treatment”.