Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, called the tanker explosion in Niger and Oyo states tragic since it claimed lives and destroyed livelihoods.
The former governor expressed sympathy to the people and governments of both states in a post on his X account on Sunday. He also praised the safety and emergency services for their efforts in containing the fire.
He said, “I have just read the disheartening reports of the deadly tanker explosion which occurred today at Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State where no fewer than 30 human lives were lost and about 50 cattle burnt.
“This unfortunate incident occurred less than 24 hours after a similar tanker explosion caused serious damages in Ibadan, Oyo state capital on Saturday. I am pained by the loss of human lives, and other means of livelihood in the two tragic events.
“I thank the safety and emergency agencies that arrived at the scene for search and rescue operations. I sincerely condole with all the affected families who lost their loved ones to this tragedy. I equally commiserate with the government and people of Niger and Oyo States over this tragic occurrence. May God comfort them, and all of us, who share in the pains of these sad incidents in our nation.
It’s heartbreaking. Our sincere condolences to the bereaved families.
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