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34 Killed As Illegal Fuel Depot Explodes In Benin
An illegal fuel depot explosion in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, has claimed the lives of 34 individuals, as confirmed by a government official on this Saturday.
This tragic incident occurred when a contraband fuel storage facility ignited in southern Benin, close to the Nigerian border.
“A serious fire occurred in the town of Seme Podji,” Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou told reporters.
“Unfortunately we have 34 deaths including two babies. Their bodies are charred because the cause of the fire is smuggled fuel.”
The minister said another 20 people were being treated in hospital, including some in a serious condition.
Nigeria is a major oil and gas producer and fuel smuggling is common along its borders, especially when the government maintained a subsidy to keep petrol prices low.
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