An explosion at Gabster Mega Petrol Station in Orita Challenge, Ibadan, claimed two lives on Tuesday, the Oyo State Fire Services Agency has confirmed.
In a statement, Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the agency, said the victims—a petrol tanker driver and his motor boy—were burnt beyond recognition.
The fire service received a distress call about the incident at approximately 5:15 a.m. and immediately deployed personnel to the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the tanker driver lost control due to a brake failure, causing the vehicle to spill its contents, which subsequently ignited.
“We got information about the GABSTAB Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, fire incident at 5:15 a.m. and deployed our men immediately. The driver and motor boy were burnt to death,” Akinyinka stated.
He added that the fire had been extinguished and further details would be provided as investigations continue.
