FUEL TANKER EXPLOSION CAUSES PANIC IN KONTAGORA, NO CASUALTIES REPORTED
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A fuel tanker exploded in Kontagora, Niger State, on Sunday, sparking panic among residents and motorists in the area.
The incident occurred near AA Rano, opposite Kontagora General Hospital, but fortunately, no casualties were recorded.
Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker suddenly burst into flames, sending thick black smoke into the sky. Firefighters and emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. Despite the intensity of the blaze, only the tanker was destroyed.
The Director of Information at the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Hussaini Ibrahim, reassured the public that the situation was under control. He also confirmed to Channels Television that no lives were lost and no property was damaged apart from the burnt tanker.
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Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the explosion, but preliminary reports suggest that a mechanical fault or fuel leakage may have triggered the incident.
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