A tragic incident unfolded past midnight in Jigawa state when a gasoline tanker overturned on a highway near a university, leading to a devastating explosion. According to police spokesperson Lawan Adam, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the accident.
October 16, 2024
As local residents rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker, the situation turned catastrophic when an explosion ignited, resulting in a massive fire. Police reported that more than 90 individuals lost their lives in the incident, with 50 others sustaining injuries. Adam confirmed that 94 people died instantly due to the blast.
