NipCo has said preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle involved in an incident at its station had been fitted with an additional spurious cylinder not approved or suitable for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) use. The incident involved a CNG-converted Toyota Camry with Registration No. MAP-962 JU at the Nipco Gas Filling Station on Airport Road, Abuja, FCT. The cylinder reportedly ruptured shortly after refuelling commenced, causing an explosion that damaged the vehicle, though no fatalities, injuries or casualties were recorded. Station personnel responded promptly in line with emergency procedures, and the driver has been retained to assist with ongoing enquiries while regulatory and security authorities will be informed for further investigation.
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