FG Breaks Silence on Niger Petrol Tanker Fire, Condoles with Victims’ Families

• The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Niger State following a petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction.

• Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, described the incident as tragic.

• The minister commended the swift response of Gov. Umaru Bago and his team.

The Federal Government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the recent petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, described the incident as “tragic,” noting that it claimed many lives and destroyed the property of innocent citizens.

“I am deeply saddened by the frequent occurrence of tanker explosions in the country, which always leads to loss of lives, injuries, and property damage. I share in the pain of the community who lost their loved ones in this devastating incident,” Yilwatda said.

The minister commended the swift response of Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State and his team, particularly the State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Fire Service, and the Federal Road Safety Corps.

He also thanked the Nigeria Police Force and other concerned Nigerians who assisted in evacuating the victims from the scene. “I share in the pain of the community who lost their loved ones in this devastating incident,” Yilwatda added.

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According to the Director-General of NSEMA, Mr. Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the incident resulted in 86 fatalities, with 80 individuals buried in a mass grave and the rest handed over to their families for burial.

The number of injured persons has risen to 55, with one fatality recorded at the healthcare facility in Dikko.

Yilwatda urged motorists to strictly adhere to road traffic regulations at all times, warning against reckless driving that could endanger innocent lives.

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