Sunday 2 September 2012

Fuel tanker explodes in Abuja, kills two



A fuel tanker has exploded in Maje town, on the outskirts of Abuja, killing two people and destroying 29 buildings, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has said. NEMA spokesperson, Mr. Yushau Shuaibu, in a statement said the tanker fell and exploded, killing the two victims and injuring many others. Two of the 29 buildings destroyed were residential apartments while 27 were shops. Mr. Shuaibu said those injured had been taken to hospital.

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