Many feared dead as fuel tanker explodes in Kwara State

A tragic fuel tanker explosion has reportedly killed several passengers in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.

The incident occurred on Friday morning at Iyemanja community, along the expressway in the Okolowo area. A live video shared by Facebook user Orioye Chanter Ijobaibile captured the raging fire, with vehicles engulfed in flames.

Describing the horrific scene, Orioye said, “People are inside the cars, and it is burning. What is even worrisome is that many other trucks that always carry fuel are passing near the fire. That is risky. They may also catch fire. We are just waiting for security operatives to show up so that they can stop them. People are getting burned inside the fire.”

As of the time of this report, emergency responders had yet to arrive at the scene, while the fire continued to spread, endangering more vehicles and properties.