Jigawa tanker explosion: NSIB begins probe

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has on Thursday confirmed the commencement of an investigation into the miserable petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State.

The disaster was reported to have happened at about 11:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State claiming over 140 lives and leaving over 70 individuals wounded.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, NSIB Director General, Alex Badeh in a statement on Thursday said, “In line with our mandate to investigate accidents across all transportation sectors, the NSIB has deployed a go-team of experts to investigate the accident.

“The team will assess the circumstances surrounding the crash and the explosion to identify causal factors and provide safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this devastating accident. The NSIB is committed to uncovering the cause of the explosion and ensuring that safety lessons are learned.”

However, Badeh stated that further updates on the investigation will be communicated as the NSIB team gathers and analyses evidence from the scene.