The death toll from the tanker explosion in Jigawa State has increased to 105.
The number of injured individuals has also risen to 70.
Earlier, NIGPOST reported that at least 94 people lost their lives, while 50 others suffered various injuries in the tanker explosion that occurred on Wednesday in Taura LGA, Jigawa State.
A statement by the spokesman of the Jigawa State Command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam said findings revealed that the explosion was caused by petrol that leaked from the tanker into a gutter.
“Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame that engulfed the area, and many people were reportedly perished.”
He noted that 105 corpses had been evacuated, while 70 injured persons were rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General Hospitals for medical attention.
The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of police officers, firefighters, and members of the public.
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