A fuel-laden tanker burst into flames in Niger state, northcentral Nigeria, on Saturday, January 18, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Senator Shehu Sani has narrated how he escaped the petrol tanker explosion that killed over 80 people in Niger state The former Kaduna Central Senator said the tragic incident occurred a few minutes after he and some other persons passed the Dikko junction According to Sani,

In his message, Egbetokun urged transport operators and members of the public to act responsibly to ensure road safety.

Mr Isah, the head of the NEMA operational office in Minna, covering Niger and Kwara states, said 73 bodies have been counted.

Every life lost to preventable tanker explosions is one too many. We must do everything in our power to protect our

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused the death of over 80 people, with many also injured.

IGP Kayode Egbetokun has directed all State Commissioners of Police to strengthen their Motor Traffic Divisions (MTDs)

FG has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Niger State following Saturday's petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara LG.

The tragedy happened off the Abuja/Kaduna Highway at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State.

Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sympathy with the government and people of Niger State following the tragic

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in the fuel tanker explosion

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, and lawmaker representing Niger East in the National Assembly, Senator Sani Musa, has commiserated with the