A fire outbreak at GABSTAB Petrol Station in Orita Challenge, Ibadan, claimed the lives of a tanker driver and his assistant in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Oyo State Fire Services Agency confirmed the incident, stating that its team responded promptly after receiving an emergency alert at 5:15 a.m.
Speaking on the development, the General Manager of the fire service, Yemi Akinyinka, said:”We received information about the fire incident at GABSTAB Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, at 5:15 a.m. and immediately deployed our personnel to the scene. Unfortunately, the driver and his motor boy were burnt to death.”
Akinyinka further assured that the situation had been brought under control, adding that further details would be provided as investigations continue.
