At least 35 people have been killed in Nigeria-Benin border as a fuel depot allegedly used for smuggled product caught fire and erupted into flames, blanketing the sky with a thick, black cloud of smoke. Platforms Africa reports that the tragic event unfolded in the town of Seme-Podji, situated near the border with Nigeria, where locals often frequented a warehouse for smuggled fuel. According to Prosecutor Abdoubaki Adam-Bongle, initial assessments indicate that the fire claimed the lives of 35 individuals, including one child. It is suspected that the blaze ignited…
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