- The incident was said to have occurred at a filling station ‘Walidan,’ where products suspected to be smuggled into the country from Niger Republic were kept.
An explosion in Nigeria’s north-west state of Katsina has left many people injured and properties destroyed.
The incident happened in Magama community Jibia Local Government Area of the State after a truck laden with gas cylinders exploded.
Vehicles and houses were destroyed in the mishap, according to the police.
The incident was said to have occurred at a filling station ‘Walidan,’ where products suspected to be smuggled into the country from Niger Republic were kept.
He said: “Seven vehicles were burnt, two houses, including the building which housed the filling station and one other house were damaged,” Muhammad said, adding that that many people sustained injuries.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed the incident.
He said, “Today, November 15th, 2024, at about 0845hrs, a loud explosion was heard by police operatives attached to Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the DPO led operatives, in collaboration with the military, to the scene.
“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station along Kagadama – Magamar Jibia road, Jibia LGA. The joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimize property damage, successfully quenching the fire.”
Aliyu said six vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no lives were lost.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds,” Aliyu said