Shock, Anxiety As Another Fuel Tanker Explodes In Jigawa
Residents of Jigawa state are still reeling in shock and anxiety as another tanker laden with fuel went up in flames in the North West state early on Tuesday.
This unfortunate incident comes about one month after the October 2024 explosion that resulted in over 170 deaths with many others sustaining varied degrees of injuries.
Available reports indicated that the incident, which occurred around the border of Jigawa-Kano States, caused panic among bystanders and residents of the areas.
The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Jigawa State Command, Aliyu M. A. confirmed the unfortunate incident to reporters on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
According to him; “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.”
“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 hours. The fire was contained and brought under control,” Aliyu added.
It would be recalled that over 170 lives were lost on October 15, 2024, when a truck carrying petrol, traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, exploded in Majia located in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa state.
