Fuel tanker fire engulfs market in southern Nigeria

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

World / International

Fuel tanker fire engulfs market in southern Nigeria

A tanker overturned and exploded at Oluku market in Benin City, southern Nigeria. The fire tore through the market. Nigerian media reported that at least 10 people suffered serious burns.

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