President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Benue State over the tanker explosion that left several people dead in the Agatu Local Government Area of the State.
The President while Commiserating with families of the victims, said ”I am worried by the frequency of these tanker explosion incidents on public roads or residential areas. Our road traffic authorities and transportation ministries should urgently address this.”
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President Buhari in a statement issued by his senior special assistant on media and publicity Garba Shehu Noted that public safety should not be compromised under any circumstances and called for strict adherence to safety standards and procedures, which he say should be enforced without fear or favour.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma