Tension as another tanker explosion rocks Jigawa

A fuel-laden tanker erupted into flames on Wednesday at the Jigawa-Kano border in Northwest Nigeria, causing widespread alarm among onlookers.

Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service in Jigawa State, confirmed the incident to news outlets, stating that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Authorities have yet to report on any casualties or damage to nearby property. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene, working diligently to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

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 Maiduguri Road.”

“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.