…Abiodun calls for caution on the part of drivers plying busy highways The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims of tanker explosion, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Araromi Town, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. No fewer than 10 persons were burnt to
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Tanker explodes along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A tanker conveying 44,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Thursday morning caught fire on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos causing panic among commuters plying the route. The Acting Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zonal Office, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Mr Farinloye said the incident occurred
Read more2 killed, 35 vehicles burnt in Ogun tanker explosion
At least two persons were killed after a tanker exploded on a busy road of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident happened today and a driver and a motorboy were reportedly burnt to death. It was gathered that the incident destroyed 35 vehicles parked for sale along the
Read morePhotos: Many passengers feared dead in Osun tanker explosion
Many people feared dead in a road accident that occurred at Igbelajewa Village, along the Ilesha-Akure Expressway, on Monday , when a truck carrying diesel lost control , spilt its content and caught fire . About seven vehicles , including an 18 -passenger commercial bus were reportedly burnt . Spokesperson for Osun Command of Nigeria
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