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Chaos in Ibadan as Petrol Tanker Explosion Destroys Multiple Vehicles
Panic ensued in the Iyana-Ajia, Egbeda area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after a petrol-laden tanker exploded, setting off a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles.
The explosion, which occurred near the ongoing Iyana-Ajia bridge construction on the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, has left the community in shock.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident involved a petrol tanker that caught fire, causing widespread damage.
Two articulated trucks, an 18-seater passenger bus, two commercial cabs, and three motorcycles were reduced to ashes by the intense flames.
By the time the report was filed, the tanker was still burning, while the affected vehicles had been completely destroyed.
Although the scene was chaotic and property was lost, there was relief as no lives were reported to have been lost in the incident.
Local residents, many of whom fled the scene in panic, expressed their fear and concern over the frequency of such accidents in the area.
Emergency responders were quickly alerted, and efforts to contain the fire were underway.
Firefighters and local authorities were working to prevent further damage, while security personnel ensured the safety of those nearby.
The Ibadan-Ife Expressway, which is a major route for travelers and commuters, experienced traffic disruptions due to the accident.
The explosion occurred in close proximity to the Iyana-Ajia bridge, which is still under construction, raising concerns about safety measures on the ongoing project.
As investigations into the cause of the explosion continue, local authorities are expected to release more details.
For now, the immediate focus remains on extinguishing the fire and ensuring the safety of residents and travelers in the area.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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