The Nigeria Police have warned residents of Osun and Oyo states against scooping petrol from overturned or accidented tankers, warning that the practice could trigger deadly fires, explosions and mass casualties.

The warning follows a tanker fire along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road in Osun State, where police officers reportedly secured the scene and alerted firefighters to prevent members of the public from approaching the burning vehicle.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Command Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey Ewah, issued the warning on Monday, citing the dangers associated with attempts to collect fuel from accidented tankers.

The police statement comes against the backdrop of a recent fatal tanker-related incident in Benin City, Edo State, which the command said underscored the potentially devastating consequences of approaching damaged fuel tankers to scoop their contents.

According to a statement signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, the fire incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on September 17, 2026, in the Feesu area along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road.

The statement said the Divisional Police Officer in Iwo mobilised police personnel to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident.

The officers secured the area and alerted the Fire Service for an immediate response, while taking steps to keep members of the public at a safe distance from the burning tanker.

Ewah commended the Osun State Police Command personnel for their prompt response and efforts to prevent the situation from endangering more lives.

He warned that approaching accidented tankers and attempting to scoop their contents could result in devastating fires, explosions, severe injuries and multiple deaths.

The AIG assured residents of Osun and Oyo states that Zone 11 Command would continue to work with other emergency response agencies to strengthen public safety and prevent avoidable tragedies.

He urged members of the public to stay away from overturned or burning fuel tankers and allow emergency responders to manage such incidents.

The Nigeria Police have warned residents of Osun and Oyo states against scooping petrol from overturned or accidented tankers, warning that the practice could trigger deadly fires, explosions and mass casualties.

The warning follows a tanker fire along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road in Osun State, where police officers reportedly secured the scene and alerted firefighters to prevent members of the public from approaching the burning vehicle.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Command Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey Ewah, issued the warning on Monday, citing the dangers associated with attempts to collect fuel from accidented tankers.

The police statement comes against the backdrop of a recent fatal tanker-related incident in Benin City, Edo State, which the command said underscored the potentially devastating consequences of approaching damaged fuel tankers to scoop their contents.

According to a statement signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, the fire incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on September 17, 2026, in the Feesu area along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road.

The statement said the Divisional Police Officer in Iwo mobilised police personnel to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident.

The officers secured the area and alerted the Fire Service for an immediate response, while taking steps to keep members of the public at a safe distance from the burning tanker.

Ewah commended the Osun State Police Command personnel for their prompt response and efforts to prevent the situation from endangering more lives.

He warned that approaching accidented tankers and attempting to scoop their contents could result in devastating fires, explosions, severe injuries and multiple deaths.

The AIG assured residents of Osun and Oyo states that Zone 11 Command would continue to work with other emergency response agencies to strengthen public safety and prevent avoidable tragedies.

He urged members of the public to stay away from overturned or burning fuel tankers and allow emergency responders to manage such incidents.

The Nigeria Police have warned residents of Osun and Oyo states against scooping petrol from overturned or accidented tankers, warning that the practice could trigger deadly fires, explosions and mass casualties.

The warning follows a tanker fire along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road in Osun State, where police officers reportedly secured the scene and alerted firefighters to prevent members of the public from approaching the burning vehicle.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Command Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey Ewah, issued the warning on Monday, citing the dangers associated with attempts to collect fuel from accidented tankers.

The police statement comes against the backdrop of a recent fatal tanker-related incident in Benin City, Edo State, which the command said underscored the potentially devastating consequences of approaching damaged fuel tankers to scoop their contents.

According to a statement signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, the fire incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on September 17, 2026, in the Feesu area along the Iwo–Osogbo Express Road.

The statement said the Divisional Police Officer in Iwo mobilised police personnel to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident.

The officers secured the area and alerted the Fire Service for an immediate response, while taking steps to keep members of the public at a safe distance from the burning tanker.

Ewah commended the Osun State Police Command personnel for their prompt response and efforts to prevent the situation from endangering more lives.

He warned that approaching accidented tankers and attempting to scoop their contents could result in devastating fires, explosions, severe injuries and multiple deaths.

The AIG assured residents of Osun and Oyo states that Zone 11 Command would continue to work with other emergency response agencies to strengthen public safety and prevent avoidable tragedies.

He urged members of the public to stay away from overturned or burning fuel tankers and allow emergency responders to manage such incidents.