A gas plant fire broke out at Liberty Junction, Byazhin, Kubwa in Abuja on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at about 6:30am. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command received a distress call from a resident reporting the fire outbreak. Police officers from the Kubwa Police Division were immediately deployed to the scene. They found that the fire had spread to nearby shops and other properties.
The police said they contacted the Federal Fire Service, which responded to the scene and helped contain the inferno. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of an unregistered Toyota 4Runner Jeep was allegedly driving against traffic when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the gas plant. The impact caused the fire.
According to the police, the driver and occupants of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the crash. The police have since established the identity of the driver and launched a manhunt to apprehend him. The FCT Police Command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, issued a statement confirming the incident and the ongoing search for the driver.
The police stated that no casualties have been recorded, but the full value of property destroyed in the incident is yet to be determined. The fire has been contained, and normal activities have resumed in the area. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the police emergency lines.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the dangers of reckless driving. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to bring the driver to justice. The manhunt for the driver is ongoing, with the police seeking cooperation from the public.
The FCT Police Command assured residents that they are committed to maintaining safety and security in the area. The command's emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08028940883, are available for residents to report any suspicious activities. The police are working to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The Kubwa explosion is a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the need for drivers to adhere to traffic laws. The police will continue to investigate the incident and take necessary actions to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. The community is urged to remain safe and vigilant.
Key points
- The driver of the unregistered Toyota 4Runner Jeep is being manhunted by the police for allegedly driving against traffic and crashing into the gas plant.
- The police have contained the fire and recorded no casualties, but the full extent of property damage is yet to be determined.
- The FCT Police Command is urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police through their emergency lines.
