By Uzair Adam
A petrol tanker burst into flames near the Jigawa-Kano border, causing alarm among nearby residents and travelers in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria.
Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
He stated that on November 12, 2024, around 10:43 a.m., the FFS received an emergency call from Kuho Village Head, Zubairu Ahmad, reporting a tanker accident at Tsaida, Kwanar Kalle, near Gamoji village along Maiduri Road.
“The FFS responded promptly, arriving at the scene at 10:50 a.m. The fire was contained and brought under control,” Aliyu said.
This incident follows a similar accident just one month prior, on October 15, 2024, in Majia, Taura Local Government Area, which tragically claimed over 170 lives when a petrol-laden truck exploded while traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State.