Tanker driver found dead inside petrol compartment in Kano

A 45-years-old tanker driver identified as Dahiru Aliyu has been found dead inside a petrol tanker compartment, in Hotoro quarters of Kano metropolis.

An eyewitness told newsmen that the deceased is the driver of the petrol tanker and that he had descended into the compartment while he was carrying jerrycan to fetch petrol from inside.

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The spokesman of the Kano State Fire service, SFS Saminu Abdullahi Yusuf, has confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He said: “On Monday 27 December 2021, our formation received rescue call at about 10:59am through Shu’aibu Muhammad, who reported an incidence at Hotoro NNPC deport.

“We turn out our rescue team to the scene of incident and they arrived at about 11:08am.

“On their arrival, they found that it was a petrol tanker with registration number DKD 411 XF.

“The tanker driver, 45 years old by name Dahiru Aliyu entered one of the compartments with jerrican and tried to get the remaining fuel inside the compartment in that case he was found unconscious, and later confirmed dead.

“Victim handed over to inspector Bature Pensok of Hotoro police division,” he said.

SFS Saminu cautioned the residents to always abide by safety measures to prevent the occurrence of such incidences that leads to loss of life and properties.