30 die, 50 cattle burnt in Niger tanker explosion

No fewer than 30 people reportedly died in a tragic explosion involving a fuel tanker in Niger State on Sunday morning.

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The Guardian gathered that the devastating tanker explosion occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the Lapai-Agaie Road, 2 km from Dendo Community in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.

The explosion claimed the lives of at least 30 people and resulted in the deaths of over 50 cattle.

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Reports indicate that the explosion involved a fuel tanker colliding with a trailer transporting cattle enroute to Lagos State from Wudil, Kano State.

Mallam Arah, Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has confirmed the incident.

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