Several residents have been injured after a gas station explosion rocked Calabar, triggering panic across the area.
The blast occurred in Edibe Edibe, within Calabar South Local Government Area, leaving multiple victims with varying degrees of injuries and damaging nearby buildings and properties.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before fire engulfed parts of the station, forcing residents and passersby to flee for safety.
Emergency responders and security personnel were swiftly deployed to contain the fire and assist the injured.
Meanwhile, Bassey Otu is expected to visit the scene to assess the extent of the damage.
The incident adds to growing concerns over gas-related explosions in parts of Nigeria, especially in densely populated areas.
