He said, “Around 11.30pm on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.

“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe when the accident happened.

“We are worried that inspite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.

“People gathered around the accident scene.

“That is the reason for the mass casualty.

The Police Public Relations Officer said a mass burial would be given to all the dead victims.

Adam added that the injured were receiving medical attention at Ringim General Hospital in the state.