16 Oct 2024 | 10:14 AM UTC
Nigeria: Multiple fatalities after fuel tanker explosion in Majiya, Jigawa State, overnight Oct. 15-16 /update 1
Fuel tanker explosion along Kano-Hadejia Expressway, Majiya, Jigawa State, Nigeria, overnight Oct. 15-16. Multiple fatalities; avoid area.
A fuel tanker exploded along the Kano-Hadejia Expressway in Majiya, Jigawa State, overnight Oct. 15-16. The tanker crashed and subsequently exploded, affecting locals who were retrieving fuel. Reports suggest at least 94 fatalities, and an additional 50 individuals were severely injured.
Casualty numbers are likely to increase in the coming hours. Increased security is also likely in the area, causing localized travel and freight disruptions.
Majiya is around 117 km (73 miles) northeast of Dutse.
Confirm the road's status before travel and seek alternative routes to reach destinations. Consider delaying or rerouting shipments until road access normalizes. Heed all security personnel instructions.
