A tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as fuel, yesterday, Monday, September 23, 2024, exploded in Maitama, Abuja injuring many and causing widespread panic in the area.

The incident, which took place along Shehu Shagari Road, affected nearby occupants of commercial vehicles.

But for emergency responders who upon being alerted responded in time, helping victims and ensuring that the fire did not get out of control, more damage would have occurred.

In a statement in Abuja, the Nigerian Police Force has asserted that no life was lost due to the fire and lauded the emergency responders for their swift response.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, however, noted that three persons, who were in a vehicle at the scene, have serious injuries and are being attended to at the hospital.

She further informed that the blaze resulted from a collision between a tanker, fully loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and a Toyota Sienna space bus, at about 7.50pm on Monday, September 23, 2024.

“Police patrol teams from Maitama, Wuse, and Central Police Station rushed to rescue victims and extinguish the fire.”

“Although no lives were lost, three individuals – Idris Mohammed, Suleiman Gimba, and Adamu Isiayku – sustained injuries and were immediately taken to Maitama District Hospital for medical attention.”