Troops of 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Wednesday morning raced down to Rumuokwuta Roundabout in Port Harcourt to stop an explosion of a tanker laden with Petroleum Motor Spirit.
The tanker reportedly tumbled while conveying the product sparking panic and fear of possible explosion.
But the Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed troops immediately rushed to the area to avert what he said would have been a major inferno in Port Harcourt.
Danjuma said the military’s gesture was a significant push towards improving the already existing civil-military relations in its area of responsibility,
He said the Acting Commanding Officer, 760 Transport Battalion, Major Almustapha Shawwal Adams swiftly mobilised and led the 6 Division fire crew to the scene to prevent any fire outbreak.
Danjuma said: “The operation which was conducted with sister agencies ensured all safety and security protocols were strictly observed.
“The area was cordoned off and all the necessary preventive drills were carried out. Fortunately, no life or property was lost as the situation was subtly brought under control.
“The fire prevention response by the 6 Division Fire Service was done in fulfillment of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to effective Civil-Military Relations and the Division’s efforts in supporting host communities.”