BREAKING: 6 DIE, 30 BUILDINGS BURNT IN PETROL TANKER EXPLOSION IN KWARA
Six persons have been confirmed dead and 30 buildings burnt in a petrol tanker explosion in Jebba, Kwara State.
The incident happened around 9 am on Wednesday, December 23.
Report says the fully loaded Petrol tanker lost control in Gaika area of Jebba in Moro local government area of Kwara then violently hit the car in its rear which instantly caught fire, before it rammed into the nearby buildings.
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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in a swift reaction commiserated with the families of the deceased and those who lost their properties to the incident.
According to the statement issued by the governor’s Chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, "The Governor is very sad at this development especially with the loss of lives and millions of naira worth of properties and farmlands.
"He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families. He urges them to take heart and remain calm as believers.
"He has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to quickly move in to determine the material loss."
According to the statement ,"He also commends the Kwara State Fire Service and other responders for their efforts which helped to curtail the raging inferno and minimised the loss.
"Once again, he condoles with the victims and their families on this very sad incident, and prays to God Almighty to repose the souls of the deceased."
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