Explosions caused by petroleum products have become a recurring tragedy across Nigeria’s major highways and communities. Many Nigerians have lost their lives in such incidents, while multi-million naira properties have been destroyed.

Tragedy has stricken in major northwest state, Jigawa, as over 100 people died in an explosion and 55 injured. Details of the incident have been published.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following