Many have been feared dead following a tanker explosion in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, according to a report monitored on Channels TV.
According to an amateur video sent by a witness on Sunday, many houses, shops and property were also destroyed in the inferno.
Agatu local government area is some four hours drive from Makurdi, the Benue State capital and help from this axis is unlikely as the fire was believed to have gone out of control.
Many residents of the area called for help from relevant authorities to come to their rescue as the only fire station is in Otukpo Local Government Area, a one and a half hours’ drive from the scene of the fire.
When contacted, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Emmanuel Shior, confirmed the incident to Channels Television via a telephone conversation.
While noting that he would brief Governor Samuel Ortom on the development, he said a statement would be issued shortly. (Channels TV)
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