From Kaduna State, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that six people lost their lives when a tanker exploded in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to the Chairman of Igabi Local Government Council, Alhaji Abdullahi Kwarau, the accident involved two fuel-laden tankers.

He appealed to the state government to expedite action on the construction of more trailer parks on major roads in the state to avoid a recurrence of such accidents.

While condoling the families of those that lost their lives, Governor Mukhtar Yero of Kaduna State, urged drivers, particularly those of petrol tankers, to be extra vigilant while driving or parking their vehicles.

He assured the people that efforts were underway to ensure the timely completion of new trailer parks being constructed in Igabi, Kagarko and Birnin Gwari local government areas.