Nkechi Ogbonna
Appearances
Global News Podcast
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
The tanker was involved in an accident in the Suleja area of the state. It spilled its contents and burst into flames moments after residents began scooping the foil. Foil tanker explosions are common in Nigeria, where road transport is used to convey foil and other highly flammable liquids.
Global News Podcast
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
Last September, at least 48 people were killed in a similar explosion in the same Niger state, while a month later in neighboring Jigawa state, over 150 people were killed in another full tanker explosion.