By Our Correspondent
A tragic and devastating incident occurred on October 15, 2024, at about 2230hrs, involving a petrol tanker with registration number KMC 6412 F, driven by one Yusuf Mohd ‘m’ age 32yrs of Hotoro Quarters, Kano State.
The tanker was traveling from Kano to Nguru, Yobe State, when the driver lost control near Khadija University in Majia Town, Taura LGA, causing it to overturn and spill fuel.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said, the petrol entered through the drainage to the outskirts of the village.
Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame that engulfed the area and many people were reportedly perished.
Area Commander Ringim, Divisional Police Officer Gujungu and their men swiftly raced to the scene.
One hundred and five (105) corpses have been evacuated, while 70 injured persons were rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General Hospitals for medical attention.
The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of police officers, firefighters, and good Samaritans.
The Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State, CP AT ABDULLAHI psc, has expressed his condolences to the people of Majia town and the state as a whole, and he prays that the departed souls rest in perfect peace. Additionally, he prayed to the Almighty Allah to prevent such an incident from happening in the near future.
The CP therefore, cautions the well-meaning citizens of the state to stay away from the area where gas tankers have fallen due to the potential hazards related to petroleum products.