A truck conveying gas cylinders exploded on Friday morning at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina stat, damaging six vehicles in the process.
The spokesman for the state police command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development in a statement.
He revealed: “Today, November 15th, 2024, at about 8.45 a.m, a loud explosion was heard by police operatives attached to Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters.
“Responding promptly, the DPO led operatives, in collaboration with the military, to the scene.
“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station along Kagadama – Magama Jibia road, Jibia LGA.
“The joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimize property damage, successfully quenching the fire.
“Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no lives were lost.”
Aliyu said the state police Commissioner,Aliyu Musa jad directed a thorough investigation “to determine the cause of the explosion.”
He said further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds.
