Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has extended his deepest condolences to the people of Essa, Katcha local government area, over the tanker explosion that claimed many lives and left several others injured on Tuesday
The Governor in a statement issued in Minna by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the incident as worrisome, unfortunate, and pathetic.
He said, “This is yet another painful, difficult, and tragic one for the people and the state government.”
He said, “it is disheartening how people have continued to approach a fallen tanker to scoop its contents despite several sensitisation on the danger of such action”.
The farmer governor enjoins the people to value their lives no matter the situation
He commends the management and staff of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) for its prompt intervention, assuring that the state government through relevant MDAs will provide the needed support.
He prayed that Allah will repose the souls of those who died in the explosion and grant quick recovery to the injured.
