{
  "id": 10582961,
  "title": "Abuja gas explosion: Police trail driver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/abuja-gas-explosion-police-trail-driver",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T01:50:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/abuja-gas-explosion-police-trail-driver/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Capital Territory Police are investigating the driver behind a gas explosion that occurred in Byazhin Ward of Bwari Area Council. The incident happened on Sunday morning when a vehicle rammed into a gas shop, causing an explosion that damaged nearby shops. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, said the driver of an unregistered Toyota 4Runner Jeep was allegedly driving against traffic when the crash occurred. The driver and other passengers fled the scene immediately after the explosion. Police have identified the driver and are currently pursuing him. No casualties were reported, and the extent of property damage is still being assessed. The fire was brought under control by the Federal Fire Service, which assisted in containing the blaze. Sanusi assured residents that normalcy has been restored and encouraged them to return to their businesses. He also advised the public to remain security-conscious and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.",
  "summary": "The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command is on the trail of the driver of a vehicle that rammed into a gas shop, causing an explosion in Byazhin Ward of Bwari Area Council on Sunday morning. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed this on Monday while reacting to the incident. Sanusi […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Police pick up driver over alleged killing of cop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/police-pick-up-driver-over-alleged-killing-of-cop",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:52:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}