Nigeria: Fuel tanker fire in Abeokuta, Jan. 19

Event

A fuel tanker caught fire and exploded along Presidential Boulevard Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Jan. 19, after colliding with a motorcycle. Initial reports indicate that the collision was due to brake failure. Reports indicate there is at least one fatality. Several other vehicles have been damaged. Travel disruptions have been reported near the site of the explosion.

Heightened security and ground travel disruptions are likely to persist in the area in the coming hours.

Advice

Monitor local media for updates on road status. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Delivery disruptions are possible; consider delaying or rerouting shipments until road access normalizes. Heed all security personnel instructions.