Metro
Jigawa Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Rises To 105
The death toll in the tanker explosion in Jigawa State has risen to 105.
The number of the injured has also risen to 70.
A statement by the spokesman of the Jigawa State Command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, said findings revealed that the explosion was caused by petrol that leaked from the tanker into a gutter.
“Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame that engulfed the area and many people were reportedly perished.”
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He noted that 105 corpses have been evacuated, while 70 injured persons were rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General Hospitals for medical attention.
The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of police officers, firefighters and members of the public.
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