Panic As Fire Engulf Ogun Community

On Wednesday morning, a fire outbreak destroyed vehicles, houses and animals, along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to the report, the fire was triggered by a petrol tanker fire, leaving several individuals with varying degrees of injuries.

Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, said the tanker driver sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.

“The incident involved a Fiat truck, but the driver’s name and address are currently unknown. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the steering and collided with the roadside curb.

“The truck, believed to be carrying petrol, fell over and caught fire. The fire spread to the truck and eventually engulfed it.

“Additionally, the fire reached the Osadol Petrol Station, damaging two trucks parked outside. At the time of the incident, the fire service was contacted, but community members and police officers managed to bring the fire under control while awaiting their arrival.

“The truck driver has been taken to Real Divine Touch Hospital in Ibafo for medical treatment,” Odutola stated.