Nigeria-Fuel Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Claims 48 Lives. A devastating fuel tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 48 people, according to the state’s disaster management agency.
The incident occurred when the fuel tanker collided with a truck transporting travelers and cattle. The collision also involved several other vehicles.
Hussaini Ibrahim, spokesperson for the State Emergency Management Agency in Niger state, confirmed the death toll of 48, with efforts still underway to clear the crash site.
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Recently, Nigeria’s state-owned company NNPC Ltd increased gasoline prices by at least 39%, marking the second significant price hike in over a year. This has led to persistent fuel shortages, causing motorists to endure long queues in major cities and towns.
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