Firefighters to the rescue as petrol tanker explodes in Jigawa

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A petroleum tanker exploded on the Shakkato Filling Station, positioned alongside Kiyawa Highway within the Takur Adua Space of Dutse metropolis, Jigawa State, on Thursday night time. The explosion occurred whereas the tanker was discharging petroleum merchandise into an underground tank.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Jigawa State, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident, noting that fast motion from firefighters and native volunteers helped to deliver the fireplace underneath management. Thankfully, no lives have been misplaced and there have been no reported casualties.

Whereas the extent of property harm continues to be being assessed, the realm was cordoned off by the police and different safety businesses to make sure public security and forestall looting.

Mati Shehu, a firefighter on the scene, acknowledged that the fireplace broke out round 7:00 pm.

Tahir Muhammad Ayuba, representing the Federal Fireplace Service, suggested filling station homeowners to be higher ready for emergencies by guaranteeing that fireside extinguishers and chemical fire-fighting gear are available.

On his half, Abdulhadi Tukur, representing the Northwest Territorial Officer of the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA), expressed reduction that no casualties have been reported throughout the incident.

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