A devastating explosion at a fuel depot near the border with Nigeria has left at...
Published: 6:58 am September 24, 2023
Updated: 10:36 am October 8, 2025
Tragedy Strikes As Fuel Depot Explosion Claims 35 Lives In Benin
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A devastating explosion at a fuel depot near the border with Nigeria has left at least 35 people dead and many more injured, according to officials and eyewitness accounts. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, sent shockwaves through the town of Seme-Podji, as a massive blaze engulfed a warehouse storing smuggled fuel.

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Eyewitnesses reported that the fire erupted at a storage facility frequently visited by cars, motorbikes, and tricycle taxis seeking to stock up on fuel. The initial assessment, as stated by Prosecutor Abdoubaki Adam-Bongle, confirmed the loss of 35 lives, including one child. Additionally, more than a dozen individuals sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment in local hospitals.

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