|
Identifier |
IBD036050 |
|
Title |
Tanker Explosion, Edo |
|
Description |
Many people were killed, and over 15 people, comprising pregnant women and a military officer who were attempting to rescue victims, were burnt, and over 50 houses were destroyed when a tanker exploded while people were scooping the fuel from a fallen truck. |
|
Start date |
2026-10-15 |
|
End date |
2026-10-15 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Benin-Lagos Expressway, near Oluku |
|
Number of death(s) |
12 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
12 |
|
Causes of violence |
oil distribution, fire/explosion |
|
Sources of information |
The Guardian
(20 )
, The Punch
(5 )
, Nigerian Tribune
(10 )
|
|
LGA |
Ovia North-East |
