My Neighborhood Watch #70 - Reporting Events Around us

94 Lives lost from petrol tanker explosion

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Hi neighbourhood watch reporters!
It was an excruciating condition to behold as a tanker loaded with petrol burst into flames killing 90 persons and leaving 50 others with severe injuries receiving treatment in the hospital. The incident occurred at 12:30am in a town called majiya, Taura Local government which is in jigawa state.

The petrol tanker is said to be coming from Kano to Nguru in Yobe state and it lost control. The Police public Relations **(PPRO) in the state told onlookers and reporters alike, that the incident was further spread by people who went to scoop petrol from the fallen tanker. He said the fire occured as the people were scooping petrol and 94 persons died on the spot. Notwithstanding the high flames, people were seen struggling to save the injured victims from the fire.

MASS BURIAL WOULD BE HELD

The PPRO said the appropriate authority have started organizing mass burial for the dead ones as the entire community is thrown into mourning and agony over the loss of lives.

He further stated that it is terribly risky decision for people to make as they don't think of the consequences that could arise from scooping from fallen petrol tanker.

The police commissioner in the state has sent his condolences to the berieved families and the state at large saying it is a heartbreaking incident and shared their pains.

The Need For Increased Awareness Of The Dangers Of Petrol Tankers

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There should be increased awareness on the dangers of rushing to scoop petroleum products from a fallen tanker or at any location. The products are flammable and as such, could claim so many lives at second. The state and national orientation agencies has a huge role to play here. They would drive down the information about dangers to all nooks and cranys of the society.

They should also notify the public on the need to stare clear from petrol tankers. Inform the security and fire service agencies in time whenever such incidents occur so as to save lives.

CAUTION TO BE TAKEN

Stay away from petrol tankers whether parked, moving on the way or fallen. Rushing to scoop petrol from a fallen tanker is a risky in the highest degree to be taken. Petrol is a flammable commodity that could destroy lives and properties at a twinkle of an eye. It is not a product that could be handled carelessly.

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