Pure panic took over a Kano community after a
tanker filled with fuel exploded sending residents
cowering with fear.
The tanker which was conveying fuel exploded at
Dakatsalle village in Bebeji Local Government area
of Kano state, on Sunday night.
Dakatsalle village in Bebeji Local Government area
of Kano state, on Sunday night.
Following the tragic incident, one persn was killed,
two others were injured and at least, 10 vehicles
destroyed.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by
the DG, Media and Communications, Government
House, Kano, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, eye witnesses
say that the fire also destroyed several shops,
causing loss of material goods in the area.
According to the witness, the incident, which
started around 7.30 pm, happened shortly after the
driver of the vehicle parked at the village to break
his Ramadan fast.
There was pandemonium in the village as the
residents, including men, women and children
hurried out of their homes and scampered for
safety in adjoining farms.
Reacting to the incident, the state Acting Governor,
Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, described the incident as
regrettable.
He enjoined drivers of conveying petroleum
products to be cautious at all times so as to avoid
loss of lives and destruction of property.
The acting governor commended the state Fire
Service for promptly containing the situation,
noting that it would have resulted into a grave
calamity if not for their dexterity.
