A fuel tanker exploded in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday night, injuring several people and causing widespread panic. The explosion occurred along Shehu Shagari Way, also affecting passengers in a commercial vehicle. Emergency responders quickly arrived, and nearby hospitals were notified. The tanker driver reportedly fled the scene after the truck overturned, sparking the blast. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, while the explosion led to major traffic disruption in the area.