In Akamkpa, Cross River, a fuel tanker overturned, spilling its content and drawing a crowd of locals eager to collect the fuel. Despite the serious risks of fire or explosion, residents—driven by economic hardship and fuel scarcity—rushed with jerrycans to gather the fuel.
Authorities quickly responded, urging the crowd to evacuate, but many refused to leave, desperate to capitalize on the free fuel. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of fuel tanker accidents in Nigeria, where economic pressures often push people to take life-threatening risk. Below is the video of villagers who gathered in a bid to get the fuel
