Gas explosion rocks Niger State

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A gas explosion occurred in Sabon Wuse in Tafa local government area of Niger State on Sunday.

The incident occurred beside Kalasma Filling Station in Sabon Wuse, along the Kaduna Expressway, during a gas transloading operation from a trailer tanker to a surface tank.

While confirming the explosion, the Director General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba Arah, said:
“one Tasiu Gas Plant, beside Kalasma Filling Station, Sabon Wuse, along Kaduna Expressway, got exploded and busted into fire.”

He, however, said no life was lost in the incident, which destroyed vehicles and shops nearby.