In one of Nigeria's worst incidents, more than 140 people died after a tanker explosion while they attempted to collect spilled fuel, highlighting desperation amid rising fuel prices.
Local authorities confirmed that the death toll now stands at 147, with many others seriously injured. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing scene as people rushed to scoop up fuel.
Despite prior warnings from officials, onlookers overwhelmed security personnel, underscoring the dangers associated with desperation for fuel resources amid economic turmoil.
Fuel is now a precious commodity in Nigeria, with prices soaring since the subsidy removal, forcing many to risk their lives for such essential resources.
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