The cause of the fire and number of casualties are yet to be known.
The 33,000-litre tanker had lost control while on motion, falling on its side and spilling its contents.
The landlord, Daniel Okereke, refuted NEMA’s claim, saying, “nobody was rescued from the property.”
Residents said emergency responders were battling the fire as inflammable objects stored in the shops aided the spread of the fire.
The worshippers were electrocuted after a live wire from an electric pole fell on their church on Sunday.
“Firefighting commenced with support from the Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Police. The operation was concluded at 1350hrs for stock taking.”
