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Peter Obi expresses condolences to families affected by the recent tanker explosion in Niger State, which has resulted in at least 86 fatalities.
He urged authorities to implement stricter safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents, emphasizing the need for enhanced protocols in fuel transportation.
Obi lamented the frequency of these accidents, calling for immediate action to safeguard lives and improve road safety standards.
Writing on his X handle, Obi condoles the bereaved families and prays for quick recovery of the injured.
"The tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred along Dikko-Maje Road in the Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, yesterday, January 19, 2025, is truly heartbreaking. Reports indicate that over 70 lives were lost, while more than 50 people were injured in the incident.
"These accidents, which have sadly become increasingly recurrent in recent times, highlight the urgent need for the implementation of stricter safety measures to address the dangers of tanker explosions and similar incidents, which often result in colossal disasters.
"I sincerely commiserate with the families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy. I also extend my condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over this devastating incident. May God grant them, and all of us, the fortitude to bear this loss, eternal rest to the departed, and a swift recovery to the injured.
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