A truck transporting petrol has reportedly exploded and killed a confirmed number of six persons on Wednesday in Jebba, Moro local government area of Kwara state.
The tanker said to be travelling through the town had lost control of the vehicle and bashed into residences causing an oil spillage and then escalated to an explosion. This also burnt down over 30 houses and shops.
Spokesperson of the state Fire Service Hassan Adekunle, has confirmed the incident.
The state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and properties, describing the development as devastating and sad.
In a statement disseminated by AbdulRazaq’s media aide Rafiu Ajakaye said,
“The governor is very sad at this development especially with the loss of lives and millions of naira worth of properties and farmlands.”
“He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families. He urges them to take heart and remain calm as believers. He has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to quickly move in to determine the material loss.
“He also commends the Kwara state Fire Service and other responders for their efforts which helped to curtail the raging inferno and minimised the loss. Once again, he condoles with the victims and their families on this very sad incident, and prays to God Almighty to repose the souls of the deceased.” He added.
