Reuters reported that this untimely event took place on Tuesday night, October 15, in Jigawa state in the north of this country.
According to the report, this incident happened when the control of the fuel tanker went out of the driver’s hand and it exploded as a result of spilling oil.
In this incident, 50 other people were injured, including women and children among these victims.
Nigerian authorities have described this incident as one of the worst recent events in this country.
Lawan Shiso, Adam, the spokesperson of the local police, stated that the fuel tanker was moving from Kano to Yobe state.
Adam added that the explosion occurred when a number of local residents had gathered to collect oil removed from the tanker.
According to reports, the majority of roads This country has been affected by the recent unrest, which kills dozens of people every year as a result of traffic accidents.
Last month also as a result of an event At least 48 people died in a traffic accident in this country.
