Three luxury buses operated by Silver Transport Company were destroyed in an explosion at Mando Motor Park in Kaduna in the early hours of Sunday. The vehicles, powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), were parked ahead of scheduled interstate trips when the blast occurred around 3am, damaging nearby vehicles. The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas & Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) confirmed it is investigating the incident. Onyekachi Eke, Head of Brand & Communications at Pi-CNG & EV, stated there is no confirmed cause yet and emphasized that CNG remains a safe, reliable, and cost-effective fuel option. The office urged the public to avoid speculation while investigations continue. The statement expressed concern over the incident and extended sympathies to those affected. Pi-CNG & EV said it is working with relevant state and federal authorities to determine the facts.
The destruction of three CNG buses in Kaduna raises immediate questions about the safety protocols governing alternative fuel adoption in public transport. Onyekachi Eke's reassurance that CNG is safe clashes with the lack of clarity on what caused the blast. For Nigerian commuters, this incident signals potential risks in the rapid rollout of new energy systems without transparent oversight. The public deserves verified facts, not just calm messaging, as the FG pushes cleaner energy alternatives.
