A disaster was averted on Airport Road, Abuja, on Friday morning after an uncertified gas cylinder exploded inside a Toyota Camry during a refuelling session at the Nipco Gas Filling Station.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., was triggered when an additional, spurious cylinder fitted to the vehicle ruptured shortly after dispensing began.
The resulting blast caused notable damage to the car, though station officials confirmed that no fatalities, injuries, or casualties were recorded.
Personnel on duty deployed emergency response protocols immediately following the blast.
Security and regulatory authorities have been notified to launch a formal investigation into the breach, and the driver of the vehicle remains detained at the facility to aid ongoing inquiries.
The management at the filling station issued a advisory in the wake of the event, warning motorists against utilizing unapproved conversion kits and sub-standard hardware.
Officials emphasized that while compressed natural gas remains a secure and dependable energy source when handled under rigorous regulatory frameworks, the deployment of uncertified accessories introduces severe hazards to public safety.
Vehicle owners are urged to rely exclusively on licensed technicians and certified infrastructure for all vehicle conversions.