The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited tanker carrying fuel products exploded at the National Library in the Central Business District area of Abuja on Tuesday, 6 December, 2022.
The cause of the fire was unknown as of the time of filing this report.
The accident happened around 3pm with a loud bang.
Shortly after the explosion, thick smoke started coming out from the scene.
Minutes after the explosion, firefighters from the headquarters of the Federal Fire Service arrived at the scene to battle the fire..
No human casualty has been recorded, as safety officers successfully contained the inferno.