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Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims 30 Lives on Niger State Highway
At least 30 people lost their lives in a tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred along the Agaie-Bida road in Niger State on Sunday morning.
The devastating accident reportedly happened when a fuel tanker collided with a trailer transporting cattle en route to Lagos State from Wudil, Kano State.
The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Arah, confirmed the heartbreaking incident, stating that rescue teams had so far recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage.
However, the situation remains dire as search and recovery efforts continue at the scene.
According to Arah, several victims are believed to still be trapped inside the vehicles involved in the collision, and emergency personnel are working tirelessly to retrieve any additional bodies.
Witnesses reported that the explosion was intense, causing a fire that spread quickly and engulfed both vehicles, making rescue operations more difficult.
The stretch of road where the incident occurred has been notorious for accidents due to its challenging conditions, and this latest tragedy underscores the need for improved road safety measures.
Officials from NSEMA are coordinating with other emergency response units to manage the aftermath of the accident and provide assistance to any survivors.
The explosion has not only claimed lives but also disrupted traffic on the busy route, causing major delays and a wave of sorrow across the region.
This accident highlights the critical need for improved road infrastructure and better regulation of heavy vehicles to prevent future tragedies.
As the rescue operation unfolds, the Niger State government is expected to issue further statements and updates on the incident.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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