The Federal Government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Niger following Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area.
Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, in a statement released on Sunday by Rhoda Iliya, the ministry’s Information Officer, described the incident as tragic, noting that it claimed many lives and caused extensive property damage.
The Minister, expressing concern over the rising frequency of tanker explosions in the country, warned motorists against reckless driving that could endanger innocent lives.
The minister commended the swift response of Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State and his team, particularly the State Emergency Management Agency, the Fire Service, and the Federal Road Safety Corps.
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