The devastating explosion occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, bringing about an immense human toll.
President Tinubu mourned the victims and expressed his condolences to the families affected, as well as to the government and people of Niger State.
He underscored the tragic and preventable nature of the incident, as many victims were those scooping Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the overturned tanker.
The President has directed the provision of comprehensive medical care to the injured and instructed security and road safety authorities to implement measures to avert similar incidents.
President Tinubu strongly advises all citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due to their highly explosive nature.
Additionally, the President has mandated the National Orientation Agency to initiate a nationwide educational campaign. This campaign will raise public awareness about the severe risks and environmental dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.
He underscored the tragic and preventable nature of the incident, as many victims were those scooping Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the overturned tanker.
The President has directed the provision of comprehensive medical care to the injured and instructed security and road safety authorities to implement measures to avert similar incidents.
President Tinubu strongly advises all citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due to their highly explosive nature.
Additionally, the President has mandated the National Orientation Agency to initiate a nationwide educational campaign. This campaign will raise public awareness about the severe risks and environmental dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.
They will never heed to advice. Stay away from fallen tankers. But , No.
ReplyDeletePoverty stricken mentality. Like they are going to make it after scooping a bucket full. 😔
May their souls rest in peace 🕊️
ReplyDeleteThat’s a lot of lives lost. Their lives changed in the blink of an eye. I don’t even want to imagine the pain the injured are in. Some of them likely had no need for the fuel, they probably just saw others doing it and decided to follow too.
ReplyDeleteThe fatal casualties is too much ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
ReplyDeleteSad 😔
ReplyDeleteMay their souls rest in peace