Over 60 die in Niger State, Nigeria, after a petrol tanker explosion sparks safety reforms.
The Federal Fire Service in Nigeria has called for urgent action to address reckless driving by fuel tanker operators after an explosion in Niger state killed over 60 people. Governor Umaru Bago has banned heavy trucks from a dangerous route near the accident site. The Federal Fire Service is urging a review of safety protocols and the modernization of the outdated Fire Service Act of 1963. The Nigerian Petroleum Minister has directed an investigation into the incident and urged enhanced safety measures.
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