Death Toll In Fuel Tanker Explosion In Abeokuta Rises To 3

• Ekohotblog had earlier reported one death when the new break earlier

The Director of Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed three persons dead in Tuesday’s tanker explosion in Abeokuta, the state capital.

Death toll from the Tuesday morning fuel tanker explosion has risen to 3.

Ekohotblog had earlier reported one death when the news broke earlier.

A follow up by Ekohotblog now indicates that 3 persons eventually died in the explosion.

Read Also: One Feared Dead, Vehicles Burnt As Fuel Tanker Explode In Abeokuta

The Director of State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Ige Olufolarin, confirmed this after a rescue operation at the scene.

The victims were reportedly burnt “beyond recognition” when fuel-laden tanker on Tuesday morning exploded in Abeokuta, Ogun State

Seven vehicles and five motorcycles were also burnt in the explosion.

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