Bago speaks amidst tanker explosion in Niger

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed shock over a tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, Niger State.

The governor, in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate.

“He specifically sympathises with the families of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured.

“Bago, however cautioned the people to always be responsible and give priority to their safety.

“He directed all the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to do what is necessary while urging the Security Agents to ensure security in the area.”

A Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol tanker was said to have exploded at Dikko junction on Saturday after which some residents of the area went to scoop its content.

Scores were said to have been burnt to death, while several others sustained various degrees of burnt.