Metro
Fresh Tragedy Hits Niger: Seven Dead, One Injured In Devastating Tanker Explosion
A tragic incident occurred in Karamin Rami village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, on March 4, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m, when a fuel-laden tanker, struggling to manoeuvre through a bad road without a shoulder, lost balance and overturned, spilling its highly flammable Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) content into a nearby stream.
The stream, used by dry-season farmers for irrigation, became the epicentre of a catastrophic chain reaction when the spilt fuel came into contact with an operating water pump.
The pump ignited the fuel, leading to a fierce fire outbreak that swiftly travelled back to the tanker, causing a massive explosion.
Flames spread through the contaminated stream and engulfed the surrounding rice fields and fruit plantations.
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Unfortunately, several farmers working in their fields were caught in the inferno. By the time the fire was extinguished, seven lives had been lost, and one person was severely injured.
The deceased victims have been identified as: Rafiatu Sahabi, Ramlat Shehu, Rashida Abdullahi, Raliya Abdulrahman, Zainab Ahmed, Zuwaira Idrisu, and Maryam A. Nura.
Meanwhile, Maimuna Isah, the sole survivor, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Saho Rami Primary Health Care Center.
The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in an official statement. He attributed the tragedy to poor road conditions, which forced the tanker driver to manoeuvre dangerously, ultimately leading to the spill and explosion.
READ ALSO: JUST IN: Tanker Explosion Kills Many In Niger
Emergency responders and local authorities have since been deployed to assess the damage and provide necessary support to the affected families.
This unfortunate incident highlights the urgent need for road rehabilitation in rural communities and stricter safety measures for fuel transportation.
Authorities are expected to launch further investigations into the disaster while seeking ways to prevent future occurrences.
The development comes after a similar tanker explosion in January which left many dead, and several injured.
Metro
Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.
DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.
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As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.
His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.
More to come..
Metro
NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”
In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.
He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.
According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.
READ ALSO:NDLEA Arrests Indian Businessman, 3 Others Over Alleged Trafficking Of N3.9bn Tramadol
The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.
“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.
He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”
Metro
Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion
Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.
The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.
Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.
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The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.
Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.
DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.
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