Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night, which claimed lives and left many injured.
Speaking in Abuja, the Vice President extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the devastating incident.
Shettima also expressed solidarity with the injured, assuring them of the government’s full support and commended the swift response of emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps, Red Cross, Fire Service, security personnel and other first responders
He emphasised the need for greater road safety awareness and stricter adherence to road safety measures to prevent future tragedies.
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President Bola Tinubu had on Thursday directed a thorough investigation into the incident and extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the inferno.
The President also ordered priority treatment for the injured in various medical facilities across the capital city and directed security agencies, particularly those responsible for road safety, to pay closer attention to traffic around the capital city’s entry and exit points.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
