Petrol tankers explosion claims four lives in Kano

Two petrol tankers exploded in Kano on Monday resulting in the death of at least 4 occupants of the vehicles.

The explosion which according to eyewitnesses, occurred at about 6am after two petrol tankers collided, resulting in panic on BUK road in the ancient city.

People erroneously attributed the explosion to a bomb planted by the Boko Haram insurgents which caused a stampede. Several people sustained injuries from the stampede.

Motorists were also seen re-routing to alternative roads to avoid being caught in the presumed violence.

However, state fire service officials debunked eyewitnesses’ claims, stating that no casualty was recorded in the incident. The officials also stated that the blaze had been brought under control and the road reopened for normal activities.


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