The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has swiftly responded to a petroleum tanker accident at Guaraka, along Kaduna Road.

Tactical teams were deployed to manage the incident, averting a potential fire disaster.

Following the accident, NSCDC personnel secured the area to prevent fuel scooping, which could have triggered a devastating explosion.

The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

The statement revealed that the emergency response team, led by Deputy Commandant General of Operations, Philip Ayuba, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to disaster prevention and public safety.

Ayuba stated that the NSCDC responded to intelligence on the fallen tanker by swiftly deploying teams to handle the situation.

The Corps also worked with the Federal Road Safety Commission to manage traffic and control the crowd.

Officials assured that the situation was successfully managed, preventing any escalation or additional damage.

“As soon as we got the Intel regarding a Tanker conveying Petroleum Motor Spirit which accidentally fell off the road at Guaraka along Kaduna road, we deployed our tactical Operational and disaster team to surround the area and prevent scooping of fuel by hoodlums. We also collaborated with the Federal Road Safety Commission officers to prevent unnecessary traffic Jam ensuring crowd control and overall security of the environment.

“We want to affirm that the situation is currently under control as our emergency team is fully on the ground, this action has helped to prevent further damages or incidents beyond control, “Ayuba was quoted saying.

The NSCDC reassured the public of sufficient security in the area, emphasising its commitment to maintaining vigilance and readiness to safeguard lives and property.