Breaking: Scores feared lifeless as petrol tanker explodes in Niger

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Scores have reportedly been burnt to demise whereas a number of others sustained varied levels of accidents in a tanker explosion round Dikko junction alongside Abuja- Kaduna street in Niger state.

Blueprint gathered that the petrol tanker loaded with petroleum product spilled its contents Saturday morning in an accident.

Subsequently, residents within the space emerged to scoop gas earlier than the explosion occurred.

Reacting, Niger state governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, expressed shock over the accident, describing it as a heartbreaking and unlucky.

In a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer governor mentioned, “this can be a nationwide tragedy, worrisome, heartbreaking and unlucky”.

He sympathised with the households of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured.

He cautioned the individuals to all the time be accountable and provides precedence to their security.

He directed all of the related Ministries, Departments, and Companies (MDAs) to do what is important whereas urging the safety brokers to make sure safety within the space.





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