Tragic incident in Benue as tanker explosion claims lives
Survivors of the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Agudo village, Tarka Local Government Benue state, recounted the tragic event that occurred on Tuesday. The explosion resulted in numerous casualties and the destruction of several homes.
Notably, Tarka is the ancestral home of Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume.
An eyewitness, Justice Anzembe, a native of Tarka, provided harrowing details of the incident, explaining that the tanker, en route to Gboko from Makurdi, attempted to navigate a bush fire along the highway, triggering the explosion.
The suddenness of the explosion caught the residents of Agudo off guard, causing widespread devastation to homes and property.
In Benue state, bush burning is a common pr...