A yet to ascertained number of people were feared killed on Friday night after a kerosene tanker exploded at the popular Kubwa Market in the nation’s capital.
According to eyewitnesses, at least five persons were burnt beyond recognition, while many were injured.
The eyewitnesses explained that the tanker explosion resulted in a fire that affected a shop near the main market.
Operatives from the Nigerians Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp as well as the FCT Fire Service successfully brought the fire under control.
As of 8:45pm, fire fighters were still struggling to contain the inferno.
Details later..
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
