The Nigeria Governors’ Discussion board has expressed its condolences to the victims of the tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday alongside the Dikko-Maje Highway in Suleja Native Authorities Space of Niger State.
In a go to to the state, the Discussion board, by means of a press release signed on Saturday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, prolonged its sympathies to Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the households of the victims.
The assertion additionally provided prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
It learn, “The Discussion board is saddened by the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, wherein dozens of individuals have been killed or injured.
“The Discussion board extends its heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Umar Bago, the households who’ve misplaced family members, and our compatriots who sustained accidents within the explosion.
“Our ideas and prayers are with the households affected by this tragic incident, and we want these injured a swift restoration.
“As soon as once more, we urge our compatriots to behave with excessive warning and absolute respect for all times always, notably in conditions of grave hazard resembling throughout a petroleum spill. The Discussion board prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims.”
PUNCH On-line reports that no fewer than 50 individuals misplaced their lives within the explosion, whereas a number of others sustained various levels of accidents whereas making an attempt to scoop gasoline from a petroleum tanker that had spilled its contents onto the street.
In the meantime, the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company has deployed an emergency rescue staff to the scene of the explosion.
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