The Jigawa State Police Command has verified that more than 95 individuals have died and 50 others sustained serious injuries while trying to collect petrol from a overturned tanker at Majiya village in Taura local government area.
The tragic event took place at 12:30am on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, when the villagers were extracting fuel from the tanker which unexpectedly ignited into flames.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Lawal Adams, has officially confirmed the incident.
“Today, a petrol tanker from Port Harcourt going to Nguru in Yobe State reached Majiya village of Taura local government area at around 12:30am when the driver lost control at Majiya and fell down.
“The content in the tanker flooded gutters and drainages in the village. The villagers started fetching the fuel where the petrol going in to flame.
“As a result, 95 people confirmed dead and 50 have been hospitalised receiving treatment,” Adams disclosed.
The police image maker cautioned the villagers to distance themselves from similar situation in the future.
