Shops, Vehicles Destroyed in New Tanker Explosion in Niger [Photos]

Businesses in Sabon Wuse, in the Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State, are evaluating their losses after a gas truck explosion caused major damage to a large number of cars, stores, and food supplies.
The gas explosion was believed to have happened on Saturday at around 11 p.m. while a gas tanker was releasing its cargo at a nearby filling station.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Director General, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, stating that while no one was killed, the damage was significant.
Eyewitnesses said the explosion sent shockwaves through the community, making many afraid, according to Channels Television.

Several stores and parked cars were consumed by the resulting fire, which quickly spread to a nearby gas station.

The event was described as horrific by Musa Aliyu, a Sabon Wuse local.

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The flames of the fire were seen from all throughout the town because it was so powerful. People fled in terror from their houses. “The destruction is immense, but we are grateful to Allah that no one was hurt,” he said.

After a few hours, firefighters arrived at the scene, but by then, numerous valuables had been destroyed by the fire.

The gas explosion occurred in Sabon Wuse, Niger State’s Tafa Local Government Area.

Residents have now urged authorities to impose stricter safety regulations on gas and petrol stations in order to prevent such incidents in the future. This explosion serves as a reminder of the risks associated with handling flammable materials.

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