8 burnt to death in Kogi tanker explosion
The tanker, during the inferno ABOUT eight persons were burnt to death, when a tanker with full load of premium motor spirit, PMS (petrol), lost control, due to brake failure, and fell off the bridge of Maboro River, in Ankpa, headquarters of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident was said to have occurred around 3.30pm., on Wednesday. While eye witnesses put the casualty figures at 20, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said eight persons died. The eye witness said some of the victims were burnt beyond recognition and the charred remains and debris of cars littered the area. "Many people were in the river doing one thing or the other when the tanker lost control, fell and exploded on the bridge. It's horrible. It was the most gory scene I have seen in my life," said Usman Ahmed from Ankpa. "This one is the most terrible and horrible scene. More than 20 persons were burnt to death, some beyond recognition. "Many who were "crushed to deat...