A fuel tank was gutted by fire at Mainland Oil and Gas filling station, Dutse junction along Kubwa Expressway, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m on Thursday.
An eye witness, who pleaded anonymity, said that he was about to queue for fuel at the filling station when someone screamed that a tanker, which was yet to offload fuel, was on fire.
NAN reports that firefighters and security agencies are currently at the filling station to quench the fire and ensure the protection of lives and property.
As at the time of filing this report, there was no casualty. (NAN)