Explosion Heard In Abuja Caused By Faulty Tanker Carrying Gas – Police
Police Command, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Anuja, has explained that the explosion heard around the Gwagwa-Karmo road in the nation’s capital on Friday, was as a result of a faulty tanker carrying Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG.
It was reported that residents of the area were earlier thrown into panic over the loud explosion as the reason was not ascertained immediately.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who made the clarification in a statement on Friday, said the tanker developed a mechanical fault around Gwagwa Primary School.
She disclosed that while effort was being made to fix the faulty tanker, there was a spark which resulted in an explosion, setting the tanker ablaze.
The PPRO added that no life was lost in the incident, stating that the situation was immediately put under control.
SP Adeh revealed that investigation into the immediate and remote cause of the explosion has commenced, and members of the public urged to disregard any contrary narrative from any quarters and go about their lawful duties without fear of any kind.
She said, “While effort was being made to fix the fault, there was a spark which resulted in an explosion, setting the tanker ablaze”. ‘”No life was lost during the incident, while investigation into the immediate and remote cause of the explosion has commenced.
“Members of the public are advised to disregard any contrary narrative from any quarters and go about their lawful duties without fear of any kind”, the statement added.
“Meanwhile, further investigation into the immediate and remote cause of the explosion has commenced and members of the public are urged to disregard any contrary narrative from any quarters and go about their lawful duties without fear of any kind”, the statement added.
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