Tanker explosion kills 90, injures 50 in Majia Town, Jigawa State during attempt to siphon fuel

A tragic tanker explosion has been reported in Majia Town, Jigawa State, resulting in the deaths of 90 people and leaving 50 others hospitalized during an attempt to siphon fuel from the fallen tanker.

The news was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a concerned individual early Wednesday morning, October 16.

The user wrote: “In the incident that occurred in Majia Town, Jigawa State, individuals gathered around a tanker that had been involved in an accident to collect petrol. Tragically, the tanker exploded, resulting in over 90 reported fatalities and leaving 50 others hospitalized.”

Following this announcement, many users flooded the comments section to express their thoughts on the tragic event.