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The Digest:

The Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for 39 victims of the Essan community tanker fire while providing N10 million in medical supplies for survivors. The incident, which also injured 60 people, occurred when residents attempted to scoop fuel from an overturned tanker along the Jebba-Mokwa highway.

Key Points:
  • Thirty-nine victims received a mass burial in Katcha Local Government Area.
  • Sixty injured persons are receiving treatment across multiple hospitals.
  • Niger State donated medical supplies worth N10 million for survivor care.
  • The government also provided cash donations to affected families.
  • Victims are hospitalized in Bida, Agaie, Abuja, and Gwagwalada facilities.
  • The explosion occurred when residents gathered to scoop spilled fuel.
  • The state blamed poor federal road conditions for contributing to the accident.
This tragedy highlights the deadly intersection of infrastructure neglect and economic desperation, where scooping fuel becomes a fatal survival strategy.

Sources: The PUNCH