Oil Tanker Explosion Claims Over 150 Lives in Nigeria
International News
October 18, 2024
A devastating explosion of an oil tanker in northern Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of over 150 people, many of whom were attempting to collect leaking fuel. Mujitapah Saleh Kwalam, Special Advisor to the Governor of Jigawa State, confirmed the incident, stating that the explosion occurred near a busy highway. Emergency services have struggled to reach the remote site, complicating recovery efforts.