After a devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa State, claimed 95 lives and left over 50 injured, Governor Umar Namadi visited the site on Wednesday, offering condolences and prayers for the victims.
“We pray that Almighty Allah grants their souls eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus,” Namadi said.
The governor pledged full state government support for medical treatment and aftermath assistance.
Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the tragedy, stating that locals scooping fuel from the overturned tanker led to the explosion.
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DSP Lawan Shishu Adam, Police Public Relations Officer, cautioned residents against approaching similar incidents.
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution.
“Today, a petrol tanker traveling from Port Harcourt to Nguru in Yobe State lost control and overturned in Majia village, Taura Local Government Area, at approximately 12:30 a.m. The tanker’s contents spilled into the gutters and drainages, and villagers began collecting the fuel when it suddenly caught fire.”
“As a result, 95 people were confirmed dead, and 50 others have been hospitalized and are currently receiving treatment,” Adam confirmed.
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