UPDATE: JIGAWA TANKER EXPLOSION DEATH TOLL RISES TO 167
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A tanker explosion in Jigawa State’s Taura Local Government Area has killed 167 people, according to state governor Umar Namadi.
He made the statement at the Government House in Dutse while visiting his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, who was paying him a sympathy visit.
“As of Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost in the fire disaster,” Governor Namadi confirmed, expressing sorrow over the tragic incident that has plunged the state into mourning.
Currently, 67 survivors are receiving medical treatment in various hospitals both within and outside Jigawa State.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure the injured receive the best care available,” the governor said.
The unfortunate tragedy occurred on Tuesday when a fuel truck exploded in Majiya town. According to reports, many of the victims were scooping fuel from the truck wreckage when it exploded. A mass funeral was arranged for the first 147 victims who died in the aftermath.
Governor Namadi extended gratitude to the Kano State Government for their assistance during this trying period.
He assured that the N100 million donation from Kano would be “judiciously used to aid the victims of the unfortunate incident and their families.”
Governor Yusuf, who was present during the announcement, extended his condolences to the people of Jigawa.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. Kano State stands with Jigawa in this time of grief,” he stated.
The tragic explosion has drawn widespread sympathy, with people from around the world sending messages of condolence to the state government and the families of the victims.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a full-scale investigation into the incident to uncover the cause of the explosion.
A statement from the agency read, “The team will assess the circumstances surrounding the crash and the explosion to identify causal factors and provide safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this devastating accident.”
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