Once again there was a stir in Nigeria with the news of a massive gas tanker explosion. in this accident 70 people died happened, while More than 56 people injured Has happened. After the blast, there is an atmosphere of chaos in the entire area. The injured were immediately admitted to the nearest hospital. Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Husseini Isa confirmed the incident and said that the explosion occurred during fuel transfer.
How did the accident happen?
From one tanker filled with fuel to another tanker gasoline transfer Was being done. Meanwhile, a massive explosion occurred in a tanker.
- Affected people:
Many people engaged in the gas transfer process were burnt alive on the spot.
- Fire brigade action:
The fire brigade team took swift action and brought the fire under control.
Statement of Governor Mohammed Bago
Governor of Niger State Mohammed Bago Expressed grief over the incident. He said,
“This is a terrible accident that happened in Dikko area of the state. The blast took away many lives. Those who were away from the tanker somehow survived, but the rest burnt to death.”
Calling it an unfortunate incident, the Governor advised people to stay away from such activities.
Danger increases due to ignoring safety rules
Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander of Niger State Kumar Tsukwam Said that officials had warned people to stay away from the incident site.
- Crowd increased the crisis:
Despite warnings, a large number of people gathered there to collect fuel.
- Impact of economic crisis:
Locals said such accidents are a result of economic hardships as people are forced to take risks to earn their livelihood.
Such incidents happened before also
Oil and gas related accidents are nothing new in Nigeria. In September, a tanker filled with petrol exploded on a busy highway, killing at least 48 people died It was done.
- Current Problem:
- People die trying to extract gasoline from fallen tankers filled with oil.
- Non-compliance of traffic rules.
- Demand for strict laws:
Many citizens have demanded the government to make traffic rules more stringent so that such accidents can be prevented.
Such accidents are common in Africa
In Nigeria, which is Africa’s largest oil producing country, such accidents are becoming a daily part.
- Causes of accidents:
- Unsafe handling of oil and gas.
- Risky work due to financial constraints.
- Effect:
Every year dozens of people lose their lives in these accidents.
