VIDEO: RESIDENTS SCOOP FUEL FROM LEAKING TANKER IN ASABA, IGNORE EXPLOSION RISK

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Dozens of residents were seen scooping fuel from a leaking tanker at the City Gate area of Asaba, Delta State, despite the risk of a possible explosion.

Videos circulating on X on Thursday showed men and women rushing to the scene with buckets, jerrycans and other containers to collect fuel spilling from the tanker.

The incident reportedly occurred after the tanker developed a leak, attracting a large crowd within a short time as residents scrambled to collect the fuel.

The situation has sparked renewed concerns over public safety, given the recurring tragedies associated with fuel scooping in Nigeria.

Several fuel tanker spill incidents across the country have ended in devastating explosions, claiming lives and destroying property after residents gathered to collect leaking fuel.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from emergency response agencies or the Delta State Government regarding the incident, and no casualties had been reported. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the leak and take appropriate measures to prevent any further danger.

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