Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86

Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say
At least 70 people have been killed in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency response agency said.
Victims of Niger tanker explosion moved to Abuja for advanced medical care
In compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive, 20 victims of last Saturday’s devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State have been transferred to the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja for advanced medical treatment.
Niger tanker explosion pathetic, unfortunate – Senator Banigo
Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Secondary, and Tertiary, Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has urged motorists to exercise caution and avoid reckless driving. The lawmaker said this in her condolence message to the government and people of Niger State following the tanker explosion the led to death of scores of residents.
Atiku Haske Organisation Condoles With Victims, Niger Govt Over Tanker Explosion
Atiku Haske Organization has mourned the victims of the weekend’s tanker explosion that claimed several lives at Dikko Junction in Niger state.
Nigeria: 60 Confirmed Dead in Niger Petrol Tanker Explosion
Kumar Tsukwam, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), gave the update on the accident.
Reps donate N100m to Niger tanker explosion victims
House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas donated N100 million to victims of the tanker explosion in Niger state.
Death toll in Nigeria gas tanker explosion rises to 98
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country's emergency response agency said.
NEMA Distributes Relief Materials To Niger Tanker Explosion Victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered food and non-food items including medical supplies for treatment of the injured victims and relief support for families of the affected persons in the tanker explosion that occured at Dikko Junction in Niger State last Saturday.
Senator Abubakar Bello visits tanker explosion site in Niger
Senator Abubakar Sani Bello Visits Dikko Tanker Explosion Site, Extends Condolences to Niger State Government, Victims’ Families,
Northern Senators Forum Sympathises With Victims of Niger Tanker Explosion
The Northern Senators Forum has expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State, on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
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