Two people died and three were injured in an explosion at Natty Petroleum Investment Nigeria Ltd, a filling station in Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Saturday during welding repair work on an underground storage tank, according to the Plateau State Police Command. Police Public Relations Officer SP Alfred Alabo confirmed the explosion was an industrial accident, not a bomb blast as falsely reported online. The command described the circulating claims of a terror incident as "entirely false, unfounded and a deliberate misrepresentation."
Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police dispatched officers to the scene to coordinate rescue efforts. The injured were taken to Cottage Hospital, Bokkos, while the deceased, including 24-year-old Emmanuel Mapak, were moved to the morgue. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was deployed to assess the site, and its findings confirmed the explosion was accidental and not linked to terrorism or IEDs.
The police condemned the spread of unverified information, warning that such actions could incite panic. Residents were urged to rely solely on official channels for accurate updates. The command reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security across Plateau State.
The police had to clarify that a deadly explosion at a filling station was not a bomb blast, yet the same agency has not explained why welding was permitted on a fuel tank. If repair work at Natty Petroleum Investment Nigeria Ltd followed safety protocols, then why did it result in the death of Emmanuel Mapak and injuries to three others. The public remains in the dark about regulatory oversight at such facilities. Safety procedures either failed or were ignored.
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