Gas explosion burnt down vehicles in Niger
Vehicles and other foodstuffs have been burnt following an explosion in Sabon Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.
According to Daily Trust, the blast happened when a tanker was offloading gas at a gas-filling station in the area.
It was gathered that the fire, which engulfed around 11 pm on Saturday, burnt for hours before the arrival of the firefighters.
A resident, Abdul Sabon-Wusa, told Daily Trust that the explosion sent shockwaves through surrounding communities as people ran out of their homes for safety.
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He said the fire extended to parts of a nearby petrol station, adding that shops containing foodstuff and packed vehicles were burnt.
“We thank Allah that no life was lost and no one sustained injuries. But if it had happened in the daytime when people were outside doing their business, it would have been another sad story in Niger State.
“The height of the fire could be seen all around Sabon Wuse, which showed how serious it was”, he said.
Source: Daily Trust
