A devastating gas explosion occurred on Friday in Magama community, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, injuring several people and causing extensive damage to vehicles and buildings.
Witnesses reported that the incident happened at a filling station allegedly storing products suspected to have been smuggled from Niger Republic.
Aliyu Muhammad, a resident of Magama, recounted, “The tragedy happened when a truck loaded with gas cylinders was parked at the filling station for days. Seven vehicles were burnt, two houses, including the building which housed the filling station and one other house, were damaged,” he said, adding that many sustained injuries in the explosion.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina State, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, provided details of the incident, stating, “Today, November 15th, 2024, at about 0845hrs, 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 – Magamar Jibia road, Jibia LGA. The joint team swiftly deployed preventive measures to protect lives and minimize property damage, successfully quenching the fire.”
According to Aliyu, six vehicles were heavily damaged by the fire, but no casualties were recorded.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Police Command, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds,” he added.
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