Tanker explosion kills 147 people
A catastrophic event unfolded in Majiya, a region in northwestern Nigeria, when a petrol tanker exploded, leading to the tragic loss of at least 147 lives. The National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria confirmed the incident. The incident occurred late Tuesday night when the driver of the tanker lost control of the vehicle, according to Shi’isu Adam, a spokesperson for the Jigawa regional police. The aftermath was a horrifying scene of thick smoke and raging …