How the quest for free fuel turned Cross River hillside into funeral pyre

Author: NwaforPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

How the quest for free fuel turned Cross River hillside into funeral pyre

Last week, a fuel truck carrying petrol crashed near Ogoja in Cross River State, resulting in 20 deaths. Villagers, drawn by the spilled fuel, began filling containers, but a spark from a faulty generator caused a tragic explosion. Among the victims was Maria, a pregnant woman who lost her life while trying to scoop fuel.

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