By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic)
A devastating fire at an alleged illegal oil refinery in Katango, Wailari, Kano, claimed the life of Aminu and left a truck completely destroyed.
The inferno, which took three hours to control, also caused extensive damage to five nearby residential houses.
Heroic onlookers rescued an elderly woman and two children from the engulfed homes, highlighting the human toll of the incident.
Ahmad Umar Gaya, a witness from the Vehicle Inspection Office, described the terrifying experience of witnessing the explosion and subsequent fireballs.
The location, surrounded by residential houses, served as a storage facility for truck scraps and a site to refine used engine oil, adding to the complexity of the incident.
The details surrounding the explosion remain unclear, but the aftermath reflects the tragic consequences for the community.
