The number of people who died as a result of the explosion of a fuel truck in the Nigerian state of Dzhigava increased to 153 people. This was announced “Anadol” General Secretary of Emergency Situations of the state of Dzhigava Harun Mairig.
According to him, as a result of the explosion of the body of the victims, they were so burned so much that they cannot be identified.
According to the state of the state of Dzhigava, about 100 people were injured as a result of the explosion. Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinube ordered a comprehensive check of security protocols during the transportation of fuel throughout the country.
The gas outlet that moved along the Kano-Hadel highway in the Majiya region lost control and overturned. Local residents tried to pour fuel from a damaged fuel truck, which led to a powerful explosion.