Our reporter
A CNG-powered vehicle exploded in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, causing widespread panic at a NIPCO filling station along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.
The incident, which occurred in the morning, left three individuals injured, sparking fears over the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in Nigeria.
Eyewitnesses reported a deafening explosion, followed by scenes of chaos as people scrambled to safety.
Viral videos from the aftermath show the vehicle in ruins, with smoke and debris scattered across the area. The injured were quickly rushed to a nearby private hospital for emergency treatment.
This explosion has reignited concerns surrounding the Federal Government’s push for CNG-powered vehicles as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol-powered cars.
While CNG vehicles have been promoted as part of the government’s green energy transition, questions about their safety and the adequacy of current regulations are now at the forefront.
Local authorities and safety agencies have been called to thoroughly investigate the cause of the explosion and implement measures to prevent future incidents.
The public and advocacy groups are urging more stringent regulations and routine safety checks to ensure the safe operation of CNG-powered vehicles in the country.
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