President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the tanker explosion that claimed 18 lives and injured 13 others in Enugu State.
Tinubu, in a statement on Sunday signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, consoled the governor and the good people of Enugu State over the loss of lives as a result of the explosion.
Chronicle NG reports that the fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Motorway on Saturday.
Speaking on the incident, Tinubu commiserated ”with the families of the deceased and the injured and prays for the repose of the souls of the departed and quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment,” the statement reads.
”The President calls for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators.
”Furthermore, he directs agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide,” the statement added.
