A tragic incident which occurred early Sunday morning in Niger state which resulted in a tanker explosion has claimed over 48 lives. The explosion occurred along the Lapai-Agaie road, approximately two kilometers from Dendo Community, when a petrol tanker collided with a truck carrying passengers and cattle around 12:30 AM.
The collision resulted in a massive fire that engulfed two additional vehicles, intensifying the devastation.
Initial reports indicate that more than 48 people lost their lives, with bodies given a mass burial on the same day.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the scene, where responders searched for more victims. The Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba-arah, expressed condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
Governor Umaru Bago has also expressed his sorrow over the incident, urging road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations. He prayed for the souls of the departed and a swift recovery for the injured.
