Malik Yahya/
A devastating explosion in Niger State, today, has left 70 people dead and 57 injured after a fuel tanker exploded along the Dikko-Maje Road.
The incident occurred when individuals attempted to scoop fuel from the tanker, which had spilled its contents.
Emergency response teams from NEMA worked swiftly to manage the aftermath.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) expressed condolences to the victims’ families and urged the public to avoid such dangerous practices around fuel spills.
In a visit to the state, the Forum, through a statement signed on Saturday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, extended its sympathies to Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the families of the victims.
The statement also offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
It read, “The Forum is saddened by the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, in which dozens of people have been killed or injured.
“The Forum extends its heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Umar Bago, the families who have lost loved ones, and our compatriots who sustained injuries in the explosion.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this tragic incident, and we wish those injured a swift recovery.
“Once again, we urge our compatriots to act with extreme caution and absolute respect for life at all times, particularly in situations of grave danger such as during a petrol spill. The Forum prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims.”
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