At least 90 people were reported dead after a petrol tanker exploded in Majiya Town, located in the Taura Local Government Area, on Tuesday.
Jigawa Police Spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed this during an interview with reporters on Wednesday.
He further stated that 50 additional individuals had been admitted to the hospital, suffering from various injuries caused by the explosion.
“At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.
“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened,” Adam said.
He added, “We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.
“People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty.”
The spokesperson stated that a mass burial for the victims is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
He mentioned that the injured are currently receiving treatment at Ringim General Hospital.
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