Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Timothy Iwuagwu, has warned Nigerians against scooping spilt fuel at accident scenes, saying a single spark could trigger a deadly explosion.

Mr Iwuagwu also blamed poor tanker design, inadequate inspections and weak enforcement of vehicle safety standards for many of Nigeria's deadly fuel tanker accidents.

He spoke on Friday during an appearance on Arise News' News Night, a day after a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.

On Thursday, PREMIUM TIMES also reported that a petrol tanker caught fire in Oluku, Benin City, Edo State, as residents scooped spilt fuel.

Mr Iwuagwu said people should stay away from fuel...