60 Bodies Have Been Recovered From Niger Tanker Explosion Tragedy – FRSC Gives Update

Date: 19-01-2025 6:06 am (2 weeks ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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At least 60 bodies have been recovered following a devastating fuel tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragedy occurred on Saturday morning, leaving scores dead and several others injured.  

The incident, which involved a tanker carrying 60,000 litres of petrol, was confirmed by Kumar Tsukwam, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Tsukwam revealed that the ill-fated tanker, bearing the registration number KBG-103-XAX, belonged to HMY Oil and Gas and was operated by one Mohammed Modu.  

According to Tsukwam, the vehicle was en route to Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital Territory after loading fuel in Lagos when the tanker body detached from the head, causing it to overturn. Tragically, scavengers gathered at the scene to scoop fuel despite warnings to stay away.  

In a further twist, the fire spread to a second tanker in the area, exacerbating the devastation.  

Abdullah Baba Arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), explained that the explosion was ignited by a generator being used to transfer fuel from the fallen tanker to another vehicle.  

Emergency services are still working to manage the aftermath of the explosion, while authorities have urged residents to prioritize safety and avoid risky behaviors during such incidents.


Posted: at 19-01-2025 06:06 AM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- Baye77 at 19-01-2025 07:35 AM (2 weeks ago)
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Oh Lord of mercy  Cry Cry...why are Africans like this??? A fully loaded fuel truck fell, you didn't run as far away as possible, you went scooping fuel...you not only scooped fuel, you went with a generator to draw it...what madness is this??? May the Almighty have mercy on the dead.
Posted: at 19-01-2025 07:35 AM (2 weeks ago) | Hero
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- Dopybadass at 19-01-2025 11:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
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This is to show you that Nigeria people are the most dumbest, foolish, stupid people in the world, thier useless leaders will continue to deceive them, because this people naturally are dumb foolish and useless, truck wey carry fuel fall, they went to bring generator take pump the leaked fuel to another truck, even if they remove your brain and you are walking around brainless, your inner mind no tell you that it is risky to put on a generator where an ocean of leaked fuel is, idiots rest in pieces  Sad
Posted: at 19-01-2025 11:04 AM (2 weeks ago) | Hero
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- fineboy77 at 19-01-2025 01:32 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Nawa

Posted: at 19-01-2025 01:32 PM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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- gogoman at 19-01-2025 01:46 PM (2 weeks ago)
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 Cry Cry Cry
Posted: at 19-01-2025 01:46 PM (2 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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- Holopid at 19-01-2025 07:44 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Chai..people that Just celebrated new year Angry Angry
Posted: at 19-01-2025 07:44 PM (2 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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