The people of Dabai in Kebbi state, on Saturday June 27th 2015 witnessed the explosion of a petrol tanker that killed five people and injured six others.
Reports say the tanker was heading to Mahuta in Kebbi when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
The explosion which occurred at the hilly Dabi junction resulted in the fall of the vehicle and subsequent explosion that followed.
An eye witness, El-Yakub Dabai, described the incident as unfortunate and hoped authorities would sensitise heavy duty vehicles on how drive through tricky terrain.
The accident also left 12 houses and some vehicles parked by the roadside destroyed by the resultant inferno.
The Dabai-Suru and Dabai- Mahuta road junction also serve as a market, especially for fresh fruits.
