Tanker Explosion Rocks Ogun Community

 

A tanker loaded with fuel has exploded along Ajilete axis of the Owode-Idiroko road, Ogun State on Wednesday.

The tanker which was conveying petrol to the border area went up in flames after it fell down and spilled its content.

The inferno affected traffic on the international road for hours as no immediate rescue effort came from necessary agencies.

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has confirmed the incident.

TRACE spokesman, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said, “There is no any record of casualty at the moment, but if there is anything untoward, rest assured that I will keep you updated.”