Nearly 10 people are feared dead after a vehicle caught fire along the Enagi–Costain Road in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, leaving residents and motorists in shock.
Details surrounding the cause of the fire remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. The identities of those involved and their exact condition have also not been officially confirmed.
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The Information Officer of Edati Local Government Area, Adamu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle fire.
More information is expected as officials clarify the number of casualties and the cause of the incident.
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