Jigawa

British

/ ˌdʒɪˈɡɑːwə /

noun

a state of N Nigeria. Capital: Dutse. Pop: 4 348 649 (2006). Area: 23 154 sq km (8940 sq miles)

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The explosion on Tuesday night in the northern state of Jigawa has been described as one of Nigeria’s most-deadly tanker accidents in recent years.

From BBC

And although the government has promised an investigation into the Jigawa explosion, history shows that prosecutions are rare - and victims or their families rarely receive compensation.

From BBC

As the clear-up operation was under way in Jigawa, there was another fuel tanker accident in south-western Ogun state in the town of Ibafo.

From BBC

The worst-affected states are all in the north - Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Jigawa and Kaduna.

From BBC

A former governor of Kano state and one-time defence minister, Mr Kwankwaso is immensely popular in Kano and neighbouring Jigawa state.

From BBC

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