Eric Patrick
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, were shaken on Tuesday after a tanker exploded, killing two persons.
The devastating incident occurred around 5:00 am near Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state.
Eyewitnesses reported that the victims, a tanker driver and his assistant, were trapped in the explosion and burnt beyond recognition.
According to eyewitnesses, the tanker driver and his assistant were trapped and burnt in the inferno before the intervention of emergency management workers from both the state and federal agencies.
It was reported that the explosion caused panic and destroyed properties.
The fire service, supported by security personnel, worked relentlessly to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby commercial and residential buildings.
Confirming the blast, The Special Adviser on Fire Services Reform to Governor Seyi Makinde and Chairman of the State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, said,
"We received the distress call at 5:15 am and immediately responded. The situation is now under control."
