Several Killed As Fuel Tanker Exploded Near Burning Bush At Agudo Village Benue State
Many people were feared dead today as a fuel tanker exploded in Agudo village Benue state.
The explosion reportedly destroyed several houses.
Agudo village is in Tarka local Government are on Makurdi – Gboko federal Highway at a bend in Benue state.
Tarka is the ancestral home of Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs Senator George Akume.
An eyewitness said the explosion happened when a loaded petrol tanker attempted to speed through a bush burning by the highway.
The incident, which caught the residents of the sleepy Agudo community unaware, also destroyed many houses and property.
Bush burning in Benue state is a way of life, especially during dry season where people go after bush meat.
The tanker driver was believed to have been caught in the bush fire unawares.
At press time it was chaotic situation in the area, causing massive gridlock on the federal highway.
I CAN Bet my balls that the burning bush was actually caused by Rat hunters which are most likely to be the Tivs.
They have A1 when it comes to appetite for meat in general especially Rats/Rodents.
In fact, I want to say, if it is possible to cook a motor tyre, an average Tiv man wouldn‘t mind eating.
RIP to the dead.
I‘m just strolling by sha…
Too many burning fires. I Hope it is not the anger of Jehovah. Lord have mercy on us
I blame the silly driver for this nonsense