39 Dead, 60 Injured in Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion
A petrol tanker explosion has claimed 39 lives and left more than 60 others with severe burns in the Essan community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragic incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, along the Bida–Badegi–Agaie road. Witnesses said the explosion happened while residents attempted to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker. Emergency responders were immediately deployed to the scene following directives from […]