Investigation body, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), disclosed that it commenced investigation to unravel the immediate causes of the tragic accident when a petrol tanker exploded at Majia town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa state on Tuesday in which over a hundred people lost their lives.
Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the agency, Bimbo Oladeji in an electronic statement disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11pm following a petrol tanker driver enroute from Kano to Nguru in Yobe state, lost control and rammed into a barrier causing spillages that caused the inferno.
According to Bimbo, the accident was aggravated by residents who rushed to scoop the spilled contents leading to the huge loss of lives.
The statement read “In line with our mandate to investigate accidents across all transportation sectors, the NSIB has deployed a go-team of experts to investigate the accident. The team will assess the circumstances surrounding the crash and the explosion to identify causal factors and provide safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this devastating accident. The NSIB is committed to uncovering the cause of the explosion and ensuring that safety lessons are learned,” the statement quoted Captain Alex Badeh Jr., Director General of the NSIB.