34 people have been feared killed when an illegal petrol depot exploded in Benin Republic near the border with Nigeria.
JomogNews Nigeria reports that this was made known to newsmen on Saturday by the Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou.
The government official said no fewer than 34 people were killed when a contraband fuel dump burst into flames in southern Benin near the border with Nigeria.
“A serious fire occurred in the town of Seme Podji,” Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou told reporters.
“Unfortunately we have 34 deaths including two babies. Their bodies are charred because the cause of the fire is smuggled fuel.”
The minister said another 20 people were being treated in hospital, including some in a serious condition.
