Police Says 170 Dead, 70 Injured In Jigawa Petrol Tanker Explosion
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#Breaking News #Majia #Jigawa #Kano #Police #Tanker #Taura #Yobe ©October 18th, 2024 ®October 22, 2024 8:42 am Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF in a news statement few minutes ago says the death toll has increased to 170 in the Tuesday night Tanker explosion in Taura local government area of the state, adding 70 other victims are still receiving treatment at various hospitals in the state. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#Breaking News #Majia #Jigawa #Kano #Police #Tanker #Taura #Yobe ©October 18th, 2024 ®October 22, 2024 8:42 am Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF in a news statement few minutes ago says the death toll has increased to 170 in the Tuesday night Tanker explosion in Taura local government area of the state, adding 70 other victims are still receiving treatment at various hospitals in the state. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF in a news statement few minutes
00:06ago says the death toll has increased to 170 in the Tuesday night tanker explosion in Toronoko
00:13government area of the state, adding 70 other victims are still receiving treatment at various
00:19hospitals in the state.
00:21The death toll rose to 170.
00:26At the federal medical centers in Azare, Nguru, and Banenkudu, 70 people were receiving intensive
00:35care.
00:36Other hospitals where injured people are being treated include Hadejian General Hospital,
00:41Rashi Shekwani Teaching Hospital, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, and Dala Orthopedic, the
00:48Public Relations Unit of the Police Command stated.
00:52The command had reported that a tragic and devastating incident occurred on October 15,
00:582024, at about 2230 hours, involving a petroleum tanker with registration number KMC6412F driven
01:08by one Yousuf Maud, male, aged 32 years of hotel quarters, Kano State.
01:15The tanker was traveling from Kano to Nguru, Yobe State, when the driver lost control near
01:21Khadija University in Magia Town, Toronoko government area, causing it to overturn and
01:27spill fuel.
01:29The petrol entered through the drainage to the outskirts of the village.
01:34Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame
01:40that engulfed the area and many people were reportedly perished.
01:44Area Commander Rengim, Divisional Police Officer Gujungu and their men swiftly rushed
01:50to the scene.
01:51One hundred and five, one oh five, corpses have been evacuated, while 50 injured persons
01:58were rushed to Rengim and Hadejian General Hospitals for medical attention.
02:03The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of police officers, firefighters,
02:10and good Samaritans.
02:12The Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State, CPAT Abdullahi, has expressed his condolences
02:18to the people of Magia Town and the state as a whole, and he prays that the departed
02:24souls rest in perfect peace.
02:26Additionally, he prayed to the Almighty Allah to prevent such an incident from happening
02:32in the near future.
02:34The CP therefore, cautions the well-meaning citizens of the state to stay away from the
02:39area where gas tankers have fallen due to the potential hazards related to petroleum
02:44products.
02:45DSP Lawanshi Isu Adam, Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command said.
02:52Meanwhile, mourners on Wednesday gathered to bury the victims who died after a fuel
02:57tanker exploded in northern Nigeria's Jigawa State.
03:01Senator Babangida Husaini representing Jigawa Northwest Senatorial District in the National
03:06Assembly in a statement said, Yesterday, I visited Magia Town in Jigawa State to extend
03:13my condolences to over 100 families who tragically lost loved ones in the tanker explosion in
03:19Tora Local Government.
03:21This heartbreaking incident has left an indelible mark on the community, and my thoughts and
03:27prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time.
03:31Along with my condolences, I have contributed 10 million Naira to assist the surviving victims
03:37who are currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the state.
03:42I also visited the Jigawa State Government House to extend my condolences to the Governor
03:47of Jigawa State, His Excellency Uma Namadi Anmoy.
03:52We discussed the ongoing efforts to provide relief and assistance to the affected families
03:57and survivors.
03:59In the face of this tragedy, we stand united.
04:03I will continue to collaborate with the relevant authorities to ensure that those affected
04:08receive the necessary support.
04:10May Allah SWT grant the deceased eternal rest and the survivors a quick recovery.
04:17Nigerian Medical Association NMA Jigawa State Chapter in a statement on Friday said, At
04:24this trying moment, the NMA Jigawa State wishes to extend its profound gratitude and
04:31heartfelt commendation to the dedicated doctors and healthcare workers who are tirelessly
04:36managing our born patients following the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Magia Town.
04:42The incident has led to severe casualties, and despite being overwhelmed, our doctors
04:48in General Hospitals Ringim, Hadeja, Rashid Sheikhouni Federal University Teaching Hospital
04:55Dutsi, Federal Medical Centers Maninkudu and Uguru, Aminu Kando Teaching Hospital, AKTH
05:01and the Orthopedics Hospital Lala have stepped up in this time of crisis to provide critical
05:06care to the victims.
05:08We salute the courage, resilience, and commitment of all the medical professionals on the front
05:14lines.
05:15Your tireless efforts, even in the face of overwhelming patient loads and limited resources,
05:22have not gone unnoticed.
05:24You continue to embody the true spirit of the medical profession, saving lives, easing
05:30suffering, and providing hope in the most challenging of circumstances.
05:35The NMA Jigawa urges health personnel, regardless of their duty schedule, to lend a hand in
05:42this critical period.
05:44Even if not officially on duty, I encourage to visit Thesis Hospitals and assist wherever
05:50possible.
05:52Every effort counts in preventing further loss of life and ensuring that all patients
05:56receive the care they urgently need.
05:59The Inspector General of Police, INJP Kayode Adeolu Egmetokun has, on behalf of the Nigeria
06:05Police Force, commiserates with the government and good people of Jigawa State, most especially
06:11the families of victims of the Tanka explosion which occurred at about 11.30pm on October
06:1715, 2024, in Majia, Tora local government area of Jigawa State claiming several lives
06:23and leaving many injured.
06:25The Carlitis incident reportedly claimed the lives of over 100 people, while over 70 persons
06:32were seriously injured and are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals in the state.
06:38Also, the IJP commends the efforts of the police personnel and other emergency responders
06:44for their swift action in extinguishing the fire, evacuating the victims, and ensuring
06:50normalcy is swiftly restored in the area.
06:53The IJP, while praying for the souls of the departed ones, reassures the general public
07:00of robust sensitization programs on the hazardous effects of oil scooping and other similar
07:05activities.
07:07He equally urges motorists and road users to always exercise caution and adhere to let
07:12down safety guidelines in their daily conduct, the force public relations officer, Olumuwa
07:18Adejobi said in a statement on Thursday.
07:21Kano State Governor Aba Kabi Yusuf visited Jigawa State and donated N100 million to help
07:28the victims of the incident.
07:30In a statement issued on Thursday, he said, alongside the Deputy Governor, His Excellency
07:37Aminu Abdusalam, I led a high-powered delegation from the Kano State government to condone
07:43with the government and people of Jigawa State over the recent fire disaster in Majia, Tora
07:48local government area.
07:51While extending our sympathies to Governor Uma Namadi Danwadi at the government house
07:55in Dunse on Thursday, I also announced a donation of N100 million from the Kano State government
08:02to the victims of the incident.
08:04The donation is meant to provide relief to the families of those who lost their lives
08:09and to support the treatment of those injured in the fire.
08:13We once again extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offer strength
08:18to those recovering from injuries.
08:20May the Almighty Allah grant relief to all in need.
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