Just In: Tension as Explosion Rocks Abuja, Video Emerges

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  • A fuel-laden tanker exploded at the Shehu Shagari Way in Abuja, injuring many people on Monday, September 23
  • An eyewitness, Saminu Sani, revealed how the incident happened and how it led to gridlock in the affected area
  • This happened amid controversies and protests that followed the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Blla Tknubu

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A fuel tanker exploded on Shehu Shagari Way in Abuja's Maitama district on Monday evening, September 23, causing multiple injuries and chaos.

The tanker's contents ignited, sending massive flames into the air, prompting motorists to abandon their vehicles and flee. The incident resulted in a massive gridlock, affecting major roads in the area.

Fuel carrying tanker exploded in Abuja, see video Photo Credit: @GovWikeSource: Twitter

According to Daily Trust, a health official at Maitama District Hospital confirmed that victims were rushed to the facility for emergency medical attention. According to survivors, the tanker driver fled the scene after the vehicle fell, precipitating the disaster.

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Concerns over fuel tanker explosion in Abuja

The explosion has sparked concerns about fuel transportation safety in the nation's capital. Authorities are yet to comment on the incident, but an investigation is expected to determine the cause of the explosion.

This is happening amid several political, economic, and insecurity crises rocking the country, particularly President Bola Tinubu's removal of the fuel subsidy. Nigerians have lamented severe economic hardship after President Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy.

This development has led to protests from organised labour and Nigerian youths. It has also raised the cost of food and other basic amenities in the country. However, there have been dissenting views about the government's action concerning the fuel subsidy removal.

See the video of the explosion here:

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Petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

Legit.ng earlier reported that a petrol tanker explosion occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Saturday evening, causing thousands of commuters to be stranded for several hours.

Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident, but several vehicles were completely burnt.

The burnt vehicles included two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs, one tricycle, and three motorcycles.

Fuel tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Lagos-Ibadan expressway witnessed another fuel tanker explosion, making many road users scamper for their safety.

The explosion reportedly happened around Araromi town, and it resulted in serious traffic gridlock before the interchange.

Ogun sector command of the FRSC said efforts are on to put the situation under control while urging road users to take alternative routes to avoid delay.

Source: Legit.ng