NEMA Minna Operations Office received a report of a deadly tanker explosion that occurred on sunday, the 8th of September, 2024, at about 12.30 am at ‘Ekpan Manworo’ along Lapai-Agaie, 2km from Dendo Community in Agaie LGA. The incident occurred when a petrol tanker loaded with PMS collided with a trailer truck loaded with travellers and cattle from wudil in kano state heading to Lagos. Two other vehicles, a crane truck and a pickup van were also caught up in the incident.
As on Monday 9th September, 61 persons had been confirmed dead, some burnt beyond recognition while 8 persons are currently receiving treatment . 43 cattle were also burnt.
NEMA MOO SAROs, FRSC, NSEMA’s (RRT) and LGEMCs, jointly carried out the Search & Rescue operation at the scene of the incident.
NEMA MOO & other stakeholders are still monitoring the situation.
