'181 People Died', Jigawa Gov Gives Update on Explosion, Meets Tinubu
- President Bola Tinubu has hosted Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state, who provided a briefing on the recent fuel tanker explosion in the northwest region
- The Jigawa state governor disclosed that no less than 181 people died in the accident, while over 80 others have been hospitalised
- According to the governor, a committee has been established to investigate the incident, and efforts are focused on providing aid to the more than 200 affected families
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Jigawa state governor Umar Namadi met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to discuss the tanker accident that occurred in the state on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
The governor disclosed that the accident claimed 181 lives, left 80 people hospitalised, and affected over 200 families.
During the meeting, the governor welcomed Tinubu back from his annual leave and provided a detailed update on the tanker fire incident. He expressed gratitude to the president for sending a delegation to the state immediately after the tragedy, which was well-received by the people of Jigawa.
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Tanker explosion: Governor Namadi briefs Tinubu
Leadership reported that the governor briefed the president on the state's response efforts, including covering medical bills and offering support to affected families.
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When asked about the high casualty rate, Namadi said the focus should be on the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
He said to prevent similar incidents, the Jigawa state government has established a high-powered committee led by a retired deputy inspector general of police to investigate the causes of the accident.
In his remark, Tinubu instructed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to conduct a thorough investigation and propose permanent solutions.
Earlier, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation extended its condolences to the Jigawa State government and the families of the victims.
The ministry also offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured and strength for the families of the victims
105 die in Jigawa fuel tanker explosion
Legit.ng earlier reported the tanker explosion which made headlines across the country.
Providing details of the incident, Shiisu Adam, the spokesperson of the state police command, had said the tanker driver lost control while travelling from Kano to Yobe.
Adam added that the incident happened when the people were trying to scoop the fuel from the tanker.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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