Many Feared Dead in Ogun Tanker Fire!

Many Feared Dead in Ogun Tanker Fire!

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Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

A petrol‐laden tanker exploded early today in the Oju Irin / Lafenwa area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, sparking fears that many lives have been lost.
Eyewitnesses say the tanker overturned before bursting into flames, sending shockwaves through nearby shops, vehicles, and buildings that were caught in the inferno.

Authorities including the Fire Service, TRACE, FRSC, and Police swiftly mobilized to the scene, working to extinguish the blaze and rescue those trapped or injured.
Initial reports are still unconfirmed, with casualty figures yet to be verified. Rescue teams continue combing through the wreckage.

The area remains cordoned off as investigations begin into what caused the disaster—whether tanker malfunction, human error, or tampering.

Sele Media Africa will keep you updated with confirmed casualty counts, survivors’ stories, and official statements as they emerge.

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