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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>An unspecified number of cars, motorcycles, computer sets, and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a tanker explosion in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST gathered that a tanker carrying premium motor spirit, also known as petroleum, exploded at Lead City University Road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate end of the expressway on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred at 2:45 pm.<\/p>\n

It was learned that some of the cars and motorcycles parked along the road were engulfed by fire.<\/p>\n

It was also reported that some shops along the road were affected, while the driver and his apprentice narrowly escaped.<\/p>\n

Security operatives have been strategically positioned in the area to prevent any breakdown of law and order.<\/p>\n

The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes. It is true. Our men have been mobilised to the scene of the incident,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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