NEMA distributes relief materials to Niger tanker explosion victims

In response to the tragic petrol tanker fire disaster at Dikko Junction in Niger State, the National Emergency Management Agency has distributed food, non-food items, and medical supplies to support the treatment of injured victims and provide relief to the affected families.

The agency disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

The tanker explosion occurred on Saturday morning along Dikko-Maje Road, opposite Baddegi Station. According to reports, the disaster was triggered when a crashed tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit spilled its contents during an attempt to transfer the fuel to another tanker. The spilled PMS came into contact with a generator used to power the transfer, causing the explosion.

The incident claimed 98 lives, left 69 people with varying degrees of injuries, and destroyed 20 shops.