Acting Director, Nasarawa State Fire Service, Mr. Ombugu Joshua has called on residents of the state to always alert the firefighters on time whenever they experience a fire outbreak for prompt response.
He spoke against the backdrop of a tanker loaded with fuel which exploded while discharging petroleum products at Sandaji Filling Station located along the Lafia-Jos road in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital destroying property worth over N600 million.
Owner of the affected filling station, Mr. Aliyu Sandaji, disclosed that the tanker loaded with 28 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) went on flame consuming the entire fuel.
Sandaji, who is the state Chairman of the Independent Petroleum maters Association of Nigeria, however, said no life was lost during the unfortunate incident.
He however, said the fire burnt down a Hilux vehicle belonging to the company and other properties yet to be identified.
Sandaji, applauded the Federal Fire Service and other security operatives for their quick response that aided in averting the fire from escalating to other properties around the filling station.
- FCT Minister Orders Demolition Of 30 Buildings On Ring Road - August 21, 2026
- 777 Communities, 443 Schools, 232 Health facilities, OthersOn Flood Red Alert - August 21, 2026
- Taraba State Government Empowers 200 Youths With N500,000 Each - August 21, 2026