Fuel Tanker Tragedy Claims Lives in Nigeria

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:54:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Fuel Tanker Tragedy Claims Lives in Nigeria

A devastating fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria leaves at least 77 dead and many injured as citizens flock to collect spilled fuel.


In a grim incident that highlights the recurring dangers of fuel-related accidents in Nigeria, a fuel tanker explosion has claimed the lives of 77 individuals on Saturday in Suleja, North Central Niger State. Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker overturned and began leaking fuel, leading the nearby residents to rush towards the scene to collect the spillage. Tragically, the tanker ignited shortly after, resulting in a catastrophic blast that also injured 25 others, including several rescuers on the site, according to local authorities.

Nigeria has a history of such fatal accidents, largely attributed to inadequate road safety measures and poorly maintained vehicles. The recent spate of explosions has raised concerns, particularly as similar events have occurred with alarming frequency. Just two weeks ago, a separate fuel tanker explosion in Delta State claimed five lives, while an incident in October resulted in the deaths of 153 people who were attempting to collect leaking petrol.

The ongoing crisis in Nigeria's oil sector is exacerbated by sharp increases in fuel prices, which have surged over 400% in the past year and a half. This rise is primarily a result of economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu, including the controversial removal of long-standing fuel subsidies. Many citizens, faced with dire economic conditions and rising poverty levels, are resorting to dangerous measures to sustain their livelihoods.

Despite the government's assurances that these reforms are intended to enhance economic resilience, the impact on the population has been severe, forcing a growing number of Nigerians to put their lives at risk for access to fuel. As the nation mourns the victims of the latest tragedy, calls for improved safety regulations and accountability in the management of fuel transport safety are growing louder than ever.

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