Tanker Explosion Kills over 90 in Jigawa

A petrol tanker exploded, killing over 90 people and injuring 50 in Jigawa State.

Police officials confirmed this on Wednesday.

The explosion took place along the Kano-Hadejia expressway in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa state.

Police Spokesman Lawan Adam informed that the incident began late Tuesday night and continued until 3:15 am on Wednesday.

Adam stated that the explosion triggered a massive fire.