Jos tanker explosion kills 13 people – Police

The police in Plateau said the tanker explosion that occurred at Bauchi Road junction in Jos North Local Government Area claimed the lives of 13 persons and destroyed 28 shops.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos.

Mr Alabo said the tanker crashed Thursday due to break failure and also destroyed eight other vehicles, six tricycles and two motorcycles.