The Emergency Response Team of NEMA Kano Territorial Office (KTO) and the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said 147 lives were lost in a fire incident in Majia Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State on Wednesday.
The fire, which occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on 15/10/2024 was caused by a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) losing control and spilling its contents.
Tragically, 147 lives were lost in the incident, numerous injured individuals were transported to Ringim, Hadejia, Jahun General Hospitals, and the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kudu for treatment after the administration of first aid.
Multiple stakeholders, including the Jigawa State Fire Service, Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps (NCDSC), Nigerian Red Cross Society, World Health Organization (WHO), Jamaatu Nasrul Islam, and others, played key roles in the emergency response and casualties evaluation.
NEMA reported that numerous people were injured and have been transported to Ringim, Hadejia, Jahun General Hospitals, and the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kudu for treatment after the administration of first aid.
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