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The Punch

WorldThe Punch·Jul 16, 2026·1 min read

Six killed as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint

A gas truck explosion at an Army checkpoint on the Abuja-Lokoja highway in Kogi State has killed six people. Read more about the tragic Kogi gas explosion. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-killed-as-gas-truck-explodes-at-kogi-army-checkpoint/

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The Punch

WorldJul 16, 2026 · 1 min

Six killed as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint

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