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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has condoled with the people of Essa community in Katcha LGA over a devastating tanker explosion that claimed several lives and left many injured.
The governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, described the incident as “worrisome, unfortunate, and pathetic.”
“This is yet another painful, difficult, and tragic one for the people and the state government.,” he stated
The governor noted that 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.
He prayed for the souls of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The governor also commended the Niger State Emergency Management Agency for their prompt response and assured support for the affected families.
Recall that a tanker was reported to have exploded, killing about 30 people, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries as they scooped petrol in Essa community, Katcha local government area of Niger State.
Those injured are said to have been taken to the Federal Medical Centre Bida for medical attention.
Niger Gov Bago condoles Essa community over devastating tanker explosion
