- A fire erupted at the Shakkotu filling station in Dutse, Jigawa, on January 30 after a fuel tanker exploded during offloading, causing widespread panic and significant damage to the station and nearby properties
- Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion and a large fire, but at the time of reporting, authorities could not confirm the number of casualties or injuries
- The Jigawa State Police quickly secured the scene and are investigating the incident, but efforts to reach the filling station’s manager for comment have been unsuccessful
Fear in Jigawa after a tanker offloading fuel exploded.
Photo credit: AnadoluSource: Getty ImagesEyewitness recounts unfortunate eventI was nearby when I heard a loud explosion. I rushed to the scene and saw that the fuel tanker had burst and the fire surrounded almost everywhere in the filling station.Police react to unfortunate incidentWe received a report of the fire outbreak at about 8 p.m. Immediately, we cordoned off the area and set up barricades to secure the scene.We rushed to the scene with the fire service personnel. So far, there are no reports of fatalities, but our officers remain at the site, and further details will be provided later, Adam added.Another explosion in Niger
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