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Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by jmoore(op): 5:49pm On Sep 08, 2024
Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt

A deadly tanker explosion has claimed the lives of over 30 people in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.

The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Sunday, September 8, 2024, along the Lapai-Agaie road, 2 kilometers from Dendo Community.

The explosion happened when a petrol tanker collided with a trailer truck carrying travelers and cattle from Kano to Lagos.

Two other vehicles, including a crane truck and a pickup van, were also involved.

Over 50 cattle were burnt alive in the explosion. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) is still on the scene, conducting search and rescue operations as more bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.
https://www.tvcnews.tv/2024/09/tanker-explosion-in-minna-leaves-30-dead-50-cattle-burnt/

Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Candidlady: 5:53pm On Sep 08, 2024
cry
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Fejoku: 5:55pm On Sep 08, 2024
30 dead but everyone moves on like nothing happened yet some people still have their hopes high on Nigeria making progress. I wonder what kind of humans inhabit this geographical space.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by henis: 5:55pm On Sep 08, 2024
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Softmirror: 6:18pm On Sep 08, 2024
Fejoku:
30 dead but everyone moves on like nothing happened yet some people still have their hopes high on Nigeria making progress. I wonder what kind of humans inhabit this geographical space.
When did you hear of this news?
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by nifemi25(m): 7:24pm On Sep 08, 2024
May the soul that departed rest in peace ...
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by jmoore(op): 10:06pm On Sep 08, 2024
Tragedy
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by NwaNimo1(m): 10:07pm On Sep 08, 2024
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by ogododo: 10:07pm On Sep 08, 2024
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by potent5(m): 10:08pm On Sep 08, 2024
Horror everywhere.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Bullet01(f): 10:08pm On Sep 08, 2024
Naija. Just thank God If you go out and return in peace
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Chetas81(m): 10:09pm On Sep 08, 2024
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by nlreserve: 10:09pm On Sep 08, 2024
Divide the country
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by TrackerSK: 10:09pm On Sep 08, 2024
I hate this country.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by idanone(m): 10:09pm On Sep 08, 2024
Hope the owners of the troublesome cattles were also burnt? They have been using cattle to disturb our peace in this country.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Starboytwo(m): 10:09pm On Sep 08, 2024
Na wa ooo, can we get some good news in this country ??
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by 77up(m): 10:10pm On Sep 08, 2024
That's a very sad one , may their soul rest in peace.

As for the cow , that's enough meat to go round.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Ezmans: 10:10pm On Sep 08, 2024
Fejoku:
30 dead but everyone moves on like nothing happened yet some people still have their hopes high on Nigeria making progress. I wonder what kind of humans inhabit this geographical space.
48 not 30
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Akaegwu(m): 10:11pm On Sep 08, 2024
I'm crying
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Angelfrost(m): 10:11pm On Sep 08, 2024
Sigh... Even the truck and trailer drivers are more reckless than Danfo bus drivers.

The day I saw a fully loaded petrol tanker overtaking at top speed was the day I knew most Nigerian drivers and road users have a death wish!


I ask yet again... What exactly is the use of FRSC?!!

They haven't shown they deserve to even be paid salaries or be in existence.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by richiemcgold: 10:12pm On Sep 08, 2024
Jam-packed travellers in a truck

.. same truck contained cattle who were also jam-packed

Many trucks from the north are known for this.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Covid19lockdown: 10:13pm On Sep 08, 2024
Fejoku:
30 dead but everyone moves on like nothing happened yet some people still have their hopes high on Nigeria making progress. I wonder what kind of humans inhabit this geographical space.
For those who care to know, if you are one of those who keep hoping and believing Nigeria go better one day, brother, sister, wake up from your sleep. No be today we don't dey hear that lyrics. Nigeria will never get better in future than the present Nigeria we all are witnessing today.

If you have means to Japa, please do. Hence, you'll keep believing and hoping until you enter grave. Please leave God out of this.
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Ghostee: 10:14pm On Sep 08, 2024
This report didn't state how many bush meat was killed! Nigeria is imploding on itself! Everything out of control and President is catching cruise wherever he is waiting for 2027
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by gerrardomendes(m): 10:14pm On Sep 08, 2024
This country Sha. People just getting used to people dying in numbers..
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Xblink(m): 10:14pm On Sep 08, 2024
The writer laid so much emphases on the cattle as if people didn't die .... hmmmmm
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by Oghene86: 10:15pm On Sep 08, 2024
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by 99thEnemy(m): 10:17pm On Sep 08, 2024
Fejoku:
30 dead but everyone moves on like nothing happened yet some people still have their hopes high on Nigeria making progress. I wonder what kind of humans inhabit this geographical space.
Regardless of how it goes down, life goes on.
-RickRoss
Re: Tanker Explosion In Minna Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Cattle Burnt by TheTundeMuniru:
If the headline had stated "Tanker Explosion In The US Leaves 30 Dead, 50 Injured"

RIPs would have flooded the whole internet, since they are Northern Nigerians. It doesn't matter that much.
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