By Emmanuel Kwada
A devastating explosion rocked the Sabon Wuse area of Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The blast, which occurred at a gas filling station, sent shockwaves through the surrounding communities, prompting residents to flee for safety.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion happened when a tanker was offloading gas at the station, sparking a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles and nearby shops. The inferno, which began around 10pm yesterday, raged on for hours before the arrival of firefighters, who battled to contain the blaze.
The explosion was so powerful that it shook the entire community, causing people to run out of their homes in panic
A resident of Sabon-Wuse, who works as a security officer at a nearby fueling station, described the scene as “apocalyptic” in a telephone interview with our correspondent. “The explosion was so powerful that it shook the entire community, causing people to run out of their homes in panic,” he recounted. “The fire was massive, with flames towering above the surrounding buildings. It was a miracle that no one was killed or injured in the disaster.”
The security officer further revealed that the fire had spread to a nearby petrol station, destroying shops containing foodstuff and parked vehicles. “We are grateful that the explosion occurred at night, when most people were indoors. If it had happened during the day, when the streets were bustling with activity, the consequences would have been catastrophic,” he said.
The incident has left the community in a state of shock, with many residents counting their losses.
