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Death toll rises to 98, 69 injured in Tanker explosion

News Update

THE Niger State Emergency Management Agencu, NSEMA, has released an update on the tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction, revealing a rising death toll and widespread destruction.

The explosion occurred on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by NSEMA Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, as of 12:00 pm on January 20, 2025, the death toll from the explosion has risen to 98.

Additionally, he said 69 people were injured in the disaster, with many still receiving treatment at various hospitals.

The explosion, which occurred when a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, lost control and caught fire, also resulted in the destruction of 20 shops in the area.

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