NGF chair AbdulRazaq visits scene of Niger tanker explosion, commiserates with Gov, victims

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Saturday paid a visit to the scene of the ugly petrol tanker explosion in Niger State

AbdulRazaq, while on an entourage to the scene of the avoidable incident, described the incident as devastating and sad.

According to a statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, the spokesperson of the NGF Chairman, AbdulRazaq expressed shock at the quantum of the casualties and the magnitude of the burns suffered by the survivors.

“The Forum is saddened by the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, in which dozens of people have been killed or injured,” according to a statement of the Forum.

“The Forum extends its heartfelt condolences to His Excellency Governor Umar Bago, the families who have lost loved ones, and our other compatriots who got injured in the explosion.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones in the incident, and we wish those injured quick healing.

“Again, we call on our compatriots to act with extreme caution and absolute respect for life at all times, and especially in time of grave danger, such as during a petrol spill.

“The Forum prays for the repose of the souls of the dead victims.”

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The Informant247 reports that a petrol tanker explosion on Saturday sadly killed no fewer than 50 persons along the Dikko-Maje road opposite Badeggi fuelling station in the Suleja local government area of Niger.

Mr Kumar Tsukwam, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commander (FRSC) in Niger, while confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, said a loaded petrol tanker fell at the scene of the incident with people scooping the spilling fuel, unaware of the impending danger.

Tsukwam added that those who went to scoop fuel were engulfed by the flames just as those who went to rescue them were also affected, saying more than 50 people lost their lives in the tragic incident.

However, the FRSC Commander assured that personnel of the corps and other sister agencies were on the ground for the rescue mission.

Tsukwam confirmed that his men were on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped.