Fuel tanker explosion in Edo kills at least four, destroys Oluku market

A petrol tanker fell on the Benin-Lagos Expressway at Oluku, Edo State, around 7:30am today; residents rushed to scoop fuel and it exploded around 1pm. At least four people, including a soldier, were killed; 10+ people with severe burns were rushed to UBTH, and the Oluku market and several vehicles were destroyed.

The Sun Nigeria / Vanguard, 15 Oct 2026