BREAKING: Tinubu Mourns as Another Fuel Tanker Explodes in Enugu, Orders Agencies to Help

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President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday, coming a few after a similar incident in Dikko, Niger State. The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

The President, in a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commiserated with the families of the deceased and the injured. He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and the quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment.

President Tinubu had immediately called for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators.
He further directed agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide.
In a related development, another explosion took place, in a Niger State community, claiming not less than five lives and destroying valuable properties worth several millions of naira.

The explosion was said to have taken place at a mining site in Sabon-pegi in the Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.
The incident came barely a week after a tanker laden with fuel overturned in Dikko town leading to an explosion and resulting in the loss of one hundred lives, 60 injured and property valued at millions of Naira destroyed.

THISDAY could not immediately ascertain how the explosion happened, a source however said it could have been as a result of poor handling of explosives at a mining site in the community.

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The incident has led to panic among the people who ran Helter-skelter to the safety for their lives. Chairman of neighbouring Borgu Local Government, Alhaji Sulaiman Kilishi Yerima, when contacted confirmed the incident but could not say the number of people that died as a result of the explosion.

Yerima also confirmed that the explosion took place at a mining site but did not have the details. Police Command Public Relations Officer, a Superintendent of Police, Wasiu Abiodun, when contacted also confirmed the story but said only one person, Fatima Sadauki, was killed in the incident, while six others were injured and taken to the New Bussa General Hospital for treatment.

“On January 26th, 2025 at about 7.30am, there was an explosion of some suspected dynamites at Sabon-pegi, Mashegu LGA which was reportedly kept in a residential area by one Yushau for a purported mining activity “The explosion led to the unfortunate death of one Fatima Sadauki, while six others were injured and taken to general hospital Kainji for medical attention

“The incident affected about twelve houses in the area and the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has ordered for an investigation into the incident,” he said in response to an inquiry by THISDAY.

Abiodun added that the Commissioner of Police, has dispatched EOD-CBRN unit to the scene for assessment, adding that Yushau in whose hose the explosives were kept “is currently at large,” stressing also that, “normalcy has been restored in the area while monitoring continues.”
Meanwhile, more and more people have started to react to the Enugu incident, coming a few days after the Niger State experience.
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has lamented the fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State over the weekend.
Saraki, who is also a former governor of Kwara State, described the Fuel Tanker Explosion as disturbing, stating that the frequency of the fuel tanker explosion raise the question of road safety standards in the Nigerian roads.

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He raised questions on the drivers training, vehicle maintenance and the government over sight, and asked: ”Are ageing infrastructures, insufficient regulations, or human error contributing to these tragedies? Understanding these underlying causes is essential if we are to prevent more unnecessary loss of life.”
The former senate President who took to his verified X account said, “The news from Ugwu Onyeama, Enugu State, is absolutely heartbreaking. Hearing of a fuel tanker explosion that claimed many lives just a few kilometres from the Enugu metropolis is deeply disturbing.
”My heartfelt condolences go out to everyone affected by this horrific incident. It is incumbent on government authorities, regulatory bodies, and the public to collaborate on comprehensive solutions.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, while expressing deep sadness, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Press Affairs, Udora Orizu condoled the families of the victims as well as the government and people of Enugu State, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
Wishing the injured quick recovery, Kalu also urged the relevant government agencies to provide relief materials to the bereaved, adding that the National assembly would continue to support the federal government through budgetary allocation and legislative instruments.
He recalled a similar incident which recently happened in Niger State, and urged the federal government to urgently direct relevant authorities to complete the rehabilitation of the road and others to forestall further occurrences.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State yesterday which caused the death of several people, with many also injured. This horrific incident happened just days after another tanker exploded in Niger State with over 80 people killed.
“I’m deeply concerned, it’s been one death too many. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families as well as the government and the people of Enugu State.”
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, in a statement, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery at the various medical facilities where they were currently receiving treatment.
Kalu, while condoling with the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, commended the swift response of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and other relevant authorities for their efforts in managing the disaster.
He also emphasised the need for road users, particularly fuel tanker operators, to exercise caution and adhere to safety regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future.
“On behalf of the people of Abia North Senatorial District, our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this unfortunate incident and the Government of Enugu state led by Gov. Peter Mbah,” he said. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤

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