Tragic Incident at Kime Filling Station in Maiduguri

Reports indicate that a distressing event unfolded at Kime filling station near Bolori junction in Maiduguri, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of four individuals, with graphic footage circulating on social media platforms.

 

Following tumultuous protests in Maiduguri, four presumed workers were tragically killed at the Kime filling station. The victims remain in a pool of blood, underscoring the severity of the incident.

In response to the escalating violence, the police have enforced a 24-hour curfew in the state. This measure comes in the wake of national unrest and a recent bombing in Kawuri village, claiming the lives of 20 individuals and injuring 16 others.

Conflicting accounts suggest the victims were either hit by stray bullets or that no evidence of gunshots was found on them. Eyewitnesses offer varying narratives, with some mentioning an explosion that caused the fatalities.

Baba Musa, a station attendant, recounted the harrowing ordeal, stating, “Four individuals lost their lives in an explosion, while I narrowly escaped unscathed”, shedding light on the tragic nature of the incident.

Alhaji Mohammed Kuluwu, the Chairman of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Borno State, confirmed the deaths at Kime filling station. Despite efforts to reach the station’s Director for further details, communication proved unsuccessful.