Ogun Govt Assures Safety After Diesel Tanker Explosion Near National Sports Festival Venue

Incident Overview

Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has moved swiftly to reassure athletes and residents following a diesel tanker explosion near the Alake Sports Complex, one of the venues hosting the ongoing National Sports Festival.

What Happened?

The explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. when a diesel truck supplying fuel to a generator suddenly caught fire. The incident caused temporary disruption to festival events and raised initial concerns about potential casualties.

Government Response

Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, confirmed that emergency responders quickly contained the fire, preventing significant damage or injuries.

“The incident this afternoon involving a gas tanker close to one of our facilities for the National Sports Festival was very unfortunate,” Akinmade stated. “We thank God that the fire was immediately put out to avert any casualties.”

Safety Assurance

The state official emphasized that the situation remains under control: “We want to assure all our athletes and the people of the state of safety and that there is no cause for alarm.”

Emergency Response

Akinmade praised the rapid response of the state fire service and the vigilance of sports complex officials, noting their efforts helped prevent a potentially worse outcome.

The government continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the safety of all participants in the National Sports Festival and local residents.

Credit: Per Second News