The incident is the second explosion in Niger state and the latest in a series of tanker accidents in the country in recent weeks. On January 18, at least 98 people died, and 69 others were injured when a tanker exploded in Gurara LGA of the state.

Another petrol-laden tanker has exploded in a town bordering Agaie and Lapai local government areas of Niger State. The incident occurred at about 6 a.m on Monday, Hamzat Taoheed, a resident of Lapai, said, adding that no life was lost. This makes it the third tanker explosion in less than a month in Niger State alone.

Nigerian officials say at least 18 people have died and 10 others were injured in the country's south after a gasoline tanker exploded