SAN FRANCISCO, December 23, (THEWILL) –Â A petrol tanker on Wednesday exploded and killed no fewer than six persons in Jebba, Moro local government area of Kwara state.
The tanker’s driver said to be travelling through the ancient town had lost control and rammed it into residential buildings, spilling it’s contents.
Eyewitness account said that the incident resulted in huge explosions that also burnt down over 30 houses and shops.
When contacted, spokesperson of the state Fire Service Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident.
Meanwhile, state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and properties, describing the development as devastating and sad.
In a statement, Mallam AbdulRazaq’s media aide Rafiu Ajakaye, said that “the governor is very sad at this development especially with the loss of lives and millions of naira worth of properties and farmlands.
“He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families. He urges them to take heart and remain calm as believers. He has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to quickly move in to determine the material loss.
“He also commends the Kwara state Fire Service and other responders for their efforts which helped to curtail the raging inferno and minimised the loss.”
