Gas truck explodes, kills six at army checkpoint in Kogi
Six Dead in Gas Truck Explosion at Army Checkpoint in Kogi State
KOGI STATE—A gas truck explosion at an Army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja Federal Highway resulted in the deaths of six individuals on Tuesday evening.
The incident was reported via a social media post by security analyst Zagazola Makama, revealing that the explosion occurred within the jurisdiction of the Chikara Division. In response, police officers, personnel from the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), and officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) quickly arrived at the scene.
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According to Makama, the gas truck, which was transporting gas cylinders, exploded as it approached the Army checkpoint, igniting a substantial fire that engulfed several nearby vehicles.
“The driver of the gas truck and his assistant were burnt to death, while three other trucks were also consumed by the flames, resulting in the deaths of their drivers and assistants. In total, six lives were lost,” Makama stated.
The affected trucks, registered in Jigawa State, Lagos State, and the Federal Capital Territory, were completely destroyed.
The remains of the victims were transported to the General Hospital in Abaji, and the burnt vehicles were subsequently removed from the highway to restore traffic flow.
