On Tuesday night, a devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majia town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has left at least 105 people dead and 55 others injured. The tragedy occurred when the tanker driver lost control of the vehicle near Khadija University, causing the tanker to overturn and eventually explode.
According to the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. when the driver, who was traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, lost control of the tanker. Local residents gathered at the scene to collect fuel from the overturned tanker, which then exploded, engulfing the area in flames.
The police have expressed concern over the mass casualty, attributing it to the failure of people to heed warnings to stay away from accident scenes involving fuel tankers. The injured are currently receiving medical attention at the Ringim General Hospital.
A mass burial for the victims was held on Wednesday morning. The authorities are still investigating the incident and its aftermath.
