Truck loaded with gas cylinders explodes at filling station
story by Victor Itodo ABUH
A gas explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State has caused extensive damage to six vehicles, according to police authorities.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the state police spokesman, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday.
He reported that the explosion occurred on Nov. 15 and was first detected by police operatives at the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, who immediately heard a loud blast.
“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia road.
“The joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimise property damage, successfully quenching the fire.
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“Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost,” he said.
The police also indicated that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
“Further updates on the findings will be shared as the investigation continues,” Sadiq-Aliyu added.
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