Fuel truck explodes in Nigeria killing at least 31 people, police sayABUJA, Nigeria — A tanker truck laden with gasoline exploded Tuesday in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 31 people, police said. Fuel truck explodes in Nigeria killing at least 31 people, police sayWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article contentIn recent months, Niger State has seen a rise in accidents involving heavy-duty trucks, which analysts have blamed on bad roads and the absence of a rail network. Niger State Gov. Scavenging gasoline has become common in Nigeria as fuel prices have soared following the removal of subsidies under President Bola Tinubu.