Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with families of victims of the fire incidents in the three Nigerian states of Niger, Oyo, and Lagos a few days ago.
Atiku’s condolence was contained in a statement posted on his X handle, Atiku on Monday evening.
He wrote, “During the weekend, three highway fire incidents were reported in three states across the country, namely Niger, Oyo, and Lagos.
“While the incidents in Niger and Lagos were said to have reportedly claimed 48 and 3 lives respectively, the one in Ibadan left so much destruction in its trail.
“All three were caused by articulated vehicles carrying petrol across different locations in the country.
“I condole with all the affected families and affiliated trade unions whose members and assets may have been victims of these incidents.
“I also sympathize with farmers and other travellers who constitute major victims of the incident in Niger State.”
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, also expressed appreciation to officers of the fire service in the three states for “their brave efforts in rescue and control operations.”
He added, “My condolences to those who may have lost loved ones and property to the incidents, and I pray that the deceased victims meet eternal mercy.”
In the meantime, a mass burial has been conducted for 48 persons who were killed in the tanker explosion in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.
