President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with the families of the dead and all injured victims of the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai- road on Sunday in Niger State.
Condoling with the government and the people of Niger State over the incident which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock, the President also sympathised with the owners of shops affected by the tragedy.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu pledged continued support for efforts aimed at providing relief to those affected.
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The Nigerian Leader also directed relevant federal agencies in transportation and road infrastructure to redouble their efforts and work with state governments to enhance the safety and security of travellers and residents.
The President also commended the federal and state emergency agencies for their swift response as well as good-spirited Nigerians, who mobilised to the incident scene to assist the victims.
President Tinubu prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Director-General, Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed on Sunday that many people were injured in the accident, which involved a truck loaded with cattle and passengers.
