- A gas explosion at Walidan filling station in Magama, Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State, injured many people and caused extensive damage
- Authorities report that a truck carrying gas cylinders, parked for days, was the source of the explosion
- Katsina State Police Command confirmed no lives were lost and has initiated an investigation to uncover the cause of the devastating incident
Properties damaged, people injured as gas explosion rocks Katsina state
Photo credit: OriginalSource: OriginalThe tragedy happened when a truck loaded with gas cylinders was parked at the filling station for days.Seven vehicles were burnt, two houses, including the building which housed the filling station and one other house, were damaged. Many people sustained injuries,” Mohammed said.Police and military respond swiftlyToday, November 15th, 2024, at about 0845hrs, a loud explosion was heard by police operatives attached to Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the DPO led operatives, in collaboration with the military, to the scene. Preventive measures were swiftly deployed to protect lives and minimize property damage, successfully quenching the fire. “The explosion left six vehicles severely damaged and caused significant destruction to nearby structures. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, ASP Aliyu said. Fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa
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