Ten people have been confirmed dead after a petrol tanker exploded in Lokoja, Kogi State, this morning.
According to witnesses, the incident at Felele area occurred around 8a.m. when the tanker lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles.
It was gathered that some of the victims include polytechnic students and a primary school pupil.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, expressed shock and sorrow at the incident in a statement by his spokesperson, Onogwu Muhammed.
The governor in the statement expressed his condolence to the families of those involved saying, “It is very sad to learn of the tragic loss of lives, many vehicles, property and other valuables in the petrol tanker fire.”
He appealed to all to remain clam, especially students of the polytechnic over the death of their colleague.
