Niger State Government has mourned the death of many residents that were killed in an explosion that occurred at Dikko junction around Abuja-Kaduna expressway.
It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on Saturday, when some individuals in the area went to scoop petrol from a tanker, after an accident.
Scores were said to have been burnt to death, while several others sustained various degrees of burnt.
Reacting to the incident on Saturday in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, Bologi Ibrahim, described the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate.
He sympathised with the families of the victims of the explosion and prayed that Allah would repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured.
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The statement reads: “Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, expresses shock over a tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.
“The governor describes the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate.
“He specifically sympathises with the families of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured.
“The governor, however, cautioned the people to always be responsible and give priority to their safety.
“He directed all the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to do what is necessary while urging security agents to ensure security in the area.
“A Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol tanker, was said to have exploded at Dikko junction this morning, after which some residents of the area went to scoop its content.
“Scores were said to have been burnt to death, while several others sustained various degrees of burnt.”
via: Information Nigeria
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