A major disaster was averted in Sokoto when a fuel tanker carrying 45,000 liters of PMS overturned dangerously.
Emergency responders, security agencies, and fire services acted quickly to prevent an explosion that could have caused destruction.
The tanker overturned while reversing at Nakasari Roundabout, spilling fuel and creating a significant fire hazard in the area.
Sokoto’s SSG Muhammad Bello Sifawa coordinated containment efforts alongside the State Commissioner of Police to ensure safety.
Firefighters used foam concentrate to neutralize vapors, effectively preventing ignition and minimizing risks for residents and businesses.
NEMA and SEMA enforced strict safety protocols, controlled crowds, and mitigated further hazards posed by the fuel spill.
Emergency teams transferred the spilled fuel into another tanker, eliminating further risks of explosions or environmental contamination.
Security forces restricted movement around the accident site to prevent residents from scooping fuel unsafely.
Authorities, including NMDPRA, FRSC, NUPENG, and NSCDC, collaborated efficiently to contain the situation without casualties reported.
The incident was successfully controlled.
