The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Benue Sector Command, on Monday, confirmed the death of 12 persons in a tanker explosion that occurred in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government Area of the state.
The FRSC Public Education Officer, Mr Oladele Meshach who made this known in a statement on Monday in Makurdi, said the explosion occurred late on Sunday.
He said the Sector Commander, Mr Yakubu Mohammed had called on all Petroleum Tanker owners to ensure Safety Values on their tankers to guard against spillage of petroleum products and ensure safety of lives and properties.
Mohamed said the tanker lost control spilled fuel and burst into flames warning that henceforth , any driver caught disobeying the road regulations will risk going to jail.
He assured members of the public that FRSC would ensure strict enforcement of road regulations and discipline on the road.
