16 Oct 2024 | 07:14 AM UTC
Nigeria: Fuel tanker explosion reported in Majiya, Jigawa State, overnight Oct. 15-16
Fuel tanker explosion along Kano-Hadejia Expressway, Majiya, Jigawa State, Nigeria, overnight Oct. 15-16 causes casualties. Avoid area.
A fuel tanker exploded along the Kano-Hadejia Expressway in Majiya, Jigawa State, overnight Oct. 15-16. At least 300 people were reportedly injured, and an unknown number of people were killed.
A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Ground travel delays are probable.
Majiya is around 117 km (73 miles) northeast of Dutse.
Confirm the status of the road before travel and seek alternative routes to reach destinations. Delivery disruptions are possible; consider delaying or rerouting shipments until road access normalizes. Heed all security personnel instructions.
