- Authorities in Niger have disclosed that at least seven people were killed and one person was critically injured in a petroleum tanker explosion that occurred on Tuesday, March 4, in the prominent northcentral state
- Legit.ng gathered that the fatal occurrence happened in Karami Rami, a village in Mashegu local government area (LGA)
- Fuel tanker explosions and accidents are common in Nigeria, often caused by the poor state of roads and badly maintained vehicles
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering metro.
Minna, Niger state – The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has disclosed that seven people were killed in a tanker explosion at Karamin Rami village in Mashegu local government area (LGA).



