The death toll from the tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 100, following a fuel-laden tanker crash on Saturday.
The incident occurred when the tanker overturned, spilling its contents, leading to a deadly explosion.
Abdullahi Baba-Arah, Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, provided the update in a statement issued on Monday.
According to Baba-Arah, 69 people sustained injuries, and more than 20 shops were destroyed in the explosion.
In response to the tragedy, President Bola Tinubu has formed a high-level committee to investigate the increasing number of tanker explosions on the country’s highways.
Additionally, the Niger State government has urged the federal government to accelerate the Minna-Suleja road project, which has been linked to the frequent accidents in the region.
