President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused the death of about 86 people and many injured.
Gatekeepers News reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel at Dikko Junction on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Gurara LGA of Niger State, and some impoverished residents had rushed to scoop up the spilled petrol
Tinubu in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy on Sunday, mourned the victims and expressed his condolences to the affected families, the government, and people of Niger State.
He highlighted the tragic and preventable nature of the incident, as many victims were those scooping Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the overturned tanker.
The President directed the provision of comprehensive medical care to the injured victims and instructed security and road safety authorities to implement measures to avert similar incidents.
Tinubu urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due to their highly explosive nature.
The President also mandated the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to initiate a nationwide educational campaign that will raise public awareness about the severe risks and environmental dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.
