A tanker on Sunday exploded in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State killing many people.
It was gathered that many houses, shops and properties were also destroyed in the inferno.
Many residents of the area called for help from relevant authorities to come to their rescue as the only fire station is in Otukpo Local Government Area, a one hour thirty minutes drive from the scene of the fire.
Confirming the incident to Channels Television, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Emmanuel Shior stated that he would brief Governor Samuel Ortom on the development.