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Trailer Loses Control In Kano Multiple Fatalities, Injuries

Trailer Loses Control In Kano Multiple Fatalities, Injuries
Trailer loses control in Kano multiple fatalities, injuries. Several people have lost their lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a trailer lost control on the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge in Kano State.
The trailer, reportedly en route to the southern region of the country, was involved in the tragic accident near Hotoro NNPC, under the bridge linking Mariri to Unguwa Uku.
Eyewitnesses stated that the truck, loaded with both passengers and goods, overturned, leaving over 20 people affected. Some victims died instantly, while others suffered severe injuries.
The accident occurred as the trailer approached Maiduguri Road, attempting to navigate the underpass tunnel, which provides access to the Ring Road and Zaria Highway.
Unfortunately, the vehicle slipped inside the underpass, leading to significant casualties.
Witnesses noted that similar accidents have previously occurred at the same location, often involving trailers transporting livestock, food items, and passengers from the northern to southern parts of Nigeria.

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Business operators in the area attributed such incidents to drivers misjudging the clearance height under the bridge and approaching at high speeds.
Meanwhile, Kano State Fire Service Command spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, stated that officials are still working to gather full details of the incident.
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Fire Outbreak Razes Electronics Shop In Borno

Fire Outbreak Razes Electronics Shop In Borno
Fire outbreak razes electronics shop in Borno. A fire outbreak on Monday night destroyed an electronics shop at Monday Market, Maiduguri, owned by Mohammed Abba Malam, Chairman of the Electronics Sellers Association in Borno State.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started around 7 p.m., consuming home appliances worth millions of naira.
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, ASP Nahum Daso, spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, stated that officers responded swiftly to a distress call, securing the area to prevent looting while firefighters battled the flames.
Daso noted that only the Chairman’s shop was affected, and no casualties were recorded.

Fire
A trader, Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed that while goods were lost, the quick intervention of police and fire service personnel helped contain the damage.
As of the time of reporting, the cause of the fire and the estimated property loss remain undetermined.
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Fire Outbreak At Aba Electric, Geometric Power

Fire Outbreak At Aba Electric, Geometric Power
Fire outbreak at Aba electric, geometric power. A fire incident occurred at Geometric Power, operators of Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), in the early hours of Monday.
In a statement, Geometric Power Management confirmed the incident, stating that the fire broke out in a temporary building within its premises at Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, Abia State.
According to the company, the affected structure was previously used by Group 5, a defunct South African electricity firm, during facility construction over 12 years ago and has since had little use.

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“Although the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, our staff managed to contain it before the Abia State Fire Service arrived and swiftly responded,” the statement read.
The management commended its staff for their vigilance in controlling the fire and praised the Abia State Fire Service for its prompt and professional response.
It also expressed appreciation to the public for their concern and support.
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Police Investigation, 7 Injured In Ogun Steel Factory Explosion

Police Investigation, 7 Injured In Ogun Steel Factory Explosion
Police investigation, 7 injured in Ogun steel factory explosion. The Ogun State Police Command has begun an investigation into an explosion at Quantum Steel, located along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Road in Ogijo, which left seven workers, including three expatriates, injured.
The blast, reported on Wednesday by company staff member Joseph Adewale, was attributed to machinery failure.
The injured workers include four Nigerians—Daniel Bala, 28; Mutiu Olajide, 39; Godwin Solomon, 27; and Maduabuchi Onwe, 27—alongside three expatriates, Ajun Kumar, 37; Chandan Kumar, 50; and Rakash Kumar, 30.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating that all victims were receiving treatment at Rolayo Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos, and were responding well.

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Police detectives have assessed the scene, gathered evidence, and launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and enforce industrial safety measures. Authorities have also urged companies to prioritize workplace safety to prevent similar incidents.
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