Niger: Death toll in fuel tanker explosion rises to 86

The number of casualties in the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State on Saturday now stands at 86, with 55 injured now in the hospital.

According to reports, the death toll was 70 on Saturday, with 50 injured in the unfortunate incident.

The latest update reveals that more dead bodies have been recovered and a mass burial has been given to the victims in Dikki, Niger State.