President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Niger State Government and the families devastated by the fuel tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 48 people and numerous livestock.
In a statement released on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Tinubu pledged to continue supporting the efforts to help the people affected by the incident.
The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road on Sunday in Niger State, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock.
“According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which also involved a truck loaded with cattle and passengers.
“President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the dead and injured victims. He also sympathised with the owners of shops affected by the tragedy.
“He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Tinubu commended state and federal emergency management organisations for their quick action.
