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Over 140 People Reportedly Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion in Northern Nigeria

Over 140 People Reportedly Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion in Northern Nigeria

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 140 people were killed in a fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria, Nura Abdullahi, a spokesman for the national emergency... 16.10.2024, Sputnik Africa

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On Tuesday, individuals attempting to gather fuel from a crashed vehicle in the town of Majia, Jigawa State, were burned to death. The incident seriously injured at least 50 people, media reported. The death toll is expected to increase following the explosion.

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