BREAKING NEWS: Deadly Petrol Tanker Explosion Sparks Massive Fire at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA — October 15, 2026 Oluku market fire A devastating fire outbreak following a petrol tanker explosion has rocked the Oluku area of Benin City, Edo State, leaving several people with severe burns and destroying shops, vehicles and other properties. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, near the popular Oluku Market in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Reports from the scene indicate that the tragedy began after a petrol tanker reportedly overturned earlier in the morning, spilling fuel into the surrounding area. Petrol Tanker Explosion Triggers Inferno According to eyewitness accounts published by Nigerian news organisations, residents gathered around the fallen tanker to scoop the spilled petrol. The situation reportedly turned catastrophic when the tanker burst into flames at approximately 1 p.m., sending people fleeing for their lives. The fire spread rapidly through the surrounding area, affecting mar...