Deadly Inferno: Jigawa Tanker Explosion Leaves 90 Dead

Jigawa Fuel Tanker Disasters 

“At about 11:30 pm on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa...”

Tragedy strikes Jigawa State: 90 killed, 50 injured in petrol tanker explosion. Mass burial scheduled for Wednesday.

Tragedy struck in Jigawa State on Tuesday, October 16, when a petrol tanker exploded in Majiya Town, Taura local government area, claiming at least 90 lives.

According to Jigawa Police Spokesperson Shi'isu Adam, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, October 17, the disaster also left 50 people hospitalized with various injuries.

“At about 11:30 pm on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and exploded.

“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe when the accident happened.

“We are worried that in spite of police warning people to stay clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.

“People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casuality.”

The Jigawa Police Spokesperson, Shi'isu Adam, revealed that a mass burial for the victims of the petrol tanker explosion will take place on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Adam confirmed that the 50 individuals injured in the disaster are receiving medical attention at Ringim General Hospital.

Details

• Mass burial: Scheduled for Wednesday
• Location: Majiya Town, Jigawa State
• Injured victims: Receiving treatment at Ringim General Hospital
• Source: Jigawa Police Spokesperson Shi'isu Adam