The Adamawa State Police Command has stated that no life was lost in a fire incident that occurred at the MRS filling station at Batchure junction, along Numan road, on Tuesday.
According to a statement via the command’s X handle, an investigation has been launched to ascertain the level of damage and circumstances behind the incident.
It added that the efforts of the men from the fire service and its operational unit were enough to put the fire under control.
“The Adamawa State Police Command commenced investigation into the fire incident that affected MRS filling station, Batchure junction, along Numan road tonight.
“The immediate response from the command’s operational unit and that of firefighters brought the fire under control.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, Psc (+), while welcoming any useful information that will aid the investigation, equally assured of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state,” read the tweet.
When contacted by our correspondent, the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje cautioned that it couldn’t be ascertained yet whether the incident was caused by an explosion of two petrol tankers as reported by some media outlets.
“That’s why we said we are investigating due to the information that’s started going around–to know the circumstances that led to the fire incident. As it is now, our men are there and the fire has been brought under control.
“One thing I can assure you is that no life was lost. As soon as we can establish the facts, I’ll update you,” Nguroje said.
On January 31, 2025, PUNCH Online reports a fire incident at a filling station in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire erupted when a fuel tanker exploded while offloading fuel at the station. They described the scene as chaotic, with people running for their lives.
There have been reported cases of fuel tanker explosions in Niger and Enugu states, with many lives lost and several others injured.
