Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has expressed shock over a tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.
This was contain In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim on Saturday. The Governor described the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate.
He specifically sympathized with the families of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured.
The Governor, however, cautioned the people to always be responsible and give priority to their safety.
He directed all the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to do what is necessary while urging the Security Agents to ensure security in the area.
A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol was said to have been involved in an accident at Dikko junction and exploded this morning when some residents of the area were scooping its content.
Scores were said to have been burnt to death, while several others sustained various degrees of burnt.
