A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames in Jigawa State, North West Nigeria......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
The incident which happened at Jigawa-Kano border, caused panic among bystanders.
Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
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According to Aliyu, “On November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:43 hours, the Federal Fire Service received a distress call from Kuho Village Head, Zubairu Ahmad, regarding a tanker accident at Tsaida, Kwanar Kalle, near Gamoji village along Maiduri Road.”
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“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 hours. The fire was contained and brought under control,” Aliyu added.
The development comes one month after a similar incident in October, resulting in over 170 deaths.
The incident occurred on October 15, 2024, when a truck carrying petrol, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, exploded in Majia located in Taura Local Government Area of the state.
