Jigawa tanker explosion: Investigation panel confirms 209 dead, 99 injured

A tanker explosion in Majiya town, Jigawa State, which occurred on October 14, 2024, claimed not less than 209 lives, while 99 others suffered varying degrees of injuries, according to findings presented by the Jigawa Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel. The tragedy caused collateral damage, including human and material losses, with properties worth millions of naira