Lagos Mourns Victims of Tanker Explosion

June 29, 2018
Lagos Mourns Victims of Tanker Explosion

By Dipo Olowookere

The Lagos State government has commiserated with families of victims who lost their lives and property in a fatal tanker explosion which occurred on Thursday evening on Otedola Bridge, inward Ojodu Berger area of the state.

The incident, which occurred about 5pm, left scores of vehicles burnt while some lives were lost.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan, the state government described the incident as a sad development, saying that the incident was most unfortunate and regrettable.

“On behalf of the Lagos State government, we extend our deepest commiseration to the families of persons who lost their lives as well as properties to the incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of pain and grief.

“As a government, we would not relent in putting measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property of all residents,” Mr Bamigbetan said.

The Commissioner said Governor Ambode has directed all relevant agencies to move into the area to normalise the apprehension that had taken over the area and to also ensure that those in need are adequately taken care of.

The Governor assured that clearing of the highway of damaged vehicles to establish normal traffic flow would continue throughout the night until the objective was achieved.

However, Mr ambode called for the co-operation of all citizens with the officials of the agencies to restore the situation to normalcy.

He also urged motorists to continue to adhere to the safety standard and the state traffic laws so as to prevent a reoccurrence of such incidents.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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