Tragic: 4 brothers killed in Plateau pipeline fire

by ‘Jola Sotubo

A family in Plateau State has lost 4 of its members in one fell swoop. Four brothers from Tariya village in Bassa Local Government Area of the state yesterday lost their lives while siphoning fuel from a burst pipeline.

They had embarked on the illegal and dangerous exercise with a 5th person, a friend, and while in the act, a disagreement ensued because of which the friend, simply identified as Idi, allegedly lit a match and set off the explosion.

According to reports, 2 of the brothers died on the spot while the other 2 died of severe injuries at the hospital where they were taken.

Vanguard reports:

Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Chrisantus Longbit, said two of the victims were burnt beyond recognition, while the other two, who were rushed to Our Lady of Apostle Hospital, Jos, died shortly.

Longbit said when the five people went to siphon the petroleum, a misunderstanding ensued amongst them. One of them, who is presently at large, allegedly lit a match that led to the explosion.

He said: “The person who lit the match fled the area, but we have spoken to his family and they gave his name as Idi.

“We have warned the communities and the NSCDC Commandant, Vincent Bature, has on several occasion visited the village head on this issue of pipeline vandalism, but they have refused to listen.” 

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