Police Confirm No Explosion or Fire After Petrol Tanker Crash in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that no explosion, fire outbreak, or fuel scooping occurred following the crash of a petrol tanker carrying 60,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Ringim Local Government Area on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

This was disclosed in a press release issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Thursday.

According to the statement, the incident involved a Howa tanker trailer with registration number Kano 549 BNK, driven by one Muhammad Ali, a 50-year-old resident of Yankatsari village in Dawakin Kudu LGA of Kano State.

The tanker, which was en route to Gujungu town in Taura LGA from Lagos, reportedly lost control while the driver attempted to maneuver through a local traffic diversion to avoid an oncoming trailer near Zangon Kanya village in Ringim LGA.

“As a result of which, the vehicle fell off the road. Subsequently, the fuel started spilling on the road,” the police statement read.

SP Shiisu stated that the Divisional Police Officer of Ringim led a team of officers to the scene immediately after receiving the distress call. He added that the Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other relevant agencies were also contacted and responded promptly.

“The driver sustained injuries and was rushed to Ringim General Hospital for treatment,” the statement added.

To prevent a disaster, police officers cordoned off the area to stop residents and passersby from scooping the spilled fuel. Traffic was also diverted away from the crash site to avert any secondary incidents.

“So far, no explosion or fire outbreak was recorded,” SP Shiisu confirmed, assuring the public that the situation was under control.