Fear As Flames Devastate Ogun State  Ibafo Community

On the Ibafo stretch of the freeway, a gasoline-loaded tanker flipped over in front of a commercial bank, starting the fire.

A fire incident that happened early on Wednesday morning in the Ibafo region of the Lagos-Ibadan Expresswayb in Ogun State is claimed to have left several injured and burned several cars and houses.

The fire, which was started by an overturned gasoline tanker, was said to have caused havoc in the neighborhood, burning homes, cattle, and cars worth millions of Naira.

On the Ibafo stretch of the freeway, a gasoline-loaded tanker flipped over in front of a commercial bank, starting the fire.

PUNCH was informed by witnesses that the driver might have dozed off at the wheel, causing the tanker to lose control, tumble, and explode as a result.

According to reports, the gasoline spill affected a village about a kilometer away after passing through a drainage system.

“I saw the tanker swaying before it fell and spilled its contents into the drainage,” said Wasiu, a witness who was named in the report and who blamed the tragedy on careless driving. It took a while to ignite since several individuals started to gather the fuel.

“However, after a few minutes, a fire broke out from the other side of the expressway and quickly escalated. Four tipper trucks parked at the Osadol Fuel Station were destroyed, and the fire spread into the nearby community.”

Another resident of the area identified as Tunde Adewumi, said that When the fire got to many of the locals, many were asleep.

It was a major occurrence, but fortunately there was drainage; otherwise, the damage would have been much worse, according to Adewumi.

“Approximately three people were injured in the fire, which also caused damage to several buildings, especially to those residing near the drainage’s end.”

The tanker driver was hurt and sent to the hospital, according to Omolola Odutola, the public relations officer for Ogun State Police, who confirmed the occurrence.

“We don’t have the driver’s name or address yet, but the incident involved a Fiat truck,” the police official stated.

The tanker overturned and caught fire as a result of the driver losing control and slamming against the curb by the side of the road. After that, the fire moved to the truck and finally consumed that.

Two trucks that were parked outside the Osadol Petrol Station were also damaged by the flames when they reached it.

“While they waited for the fire department to arrive, members of the local community and police officers managed to confine it.

“The truck driver is receiving medical attention at Real Divine Touch Hospital in Ibafo.”