Over six civilians have been feared dead and many others injured after a petrol-laden tanker lost control, destroying property in its path in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The incident happened along Beere–Oje Road, a busy area largely populated by traders, artisans and commuters damaging several cars and motorcycles.
Diaspora Digital Media gathered that the 33,000-litre tanker, owned by a major petroleum marketing company had suffered brake failure while descending from the Beere Roundabout in the city.
Eyewitnesses say it occurred about an hour after officials from the Oyo State enforcement team arrived to enforce a ban on street trading.
Meanwhile, an Assistant Superintendent of the Oyo State Fire Service, Muftau Amao, has criticised the persistence of illegal street trading and says stricter measures will be introduced to prevent a recurrence.
Police authorities in Oyo State are yet to issue an official statement in respect to the development.
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