Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has mourned the deaths of 70 persons that lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion that happened on Saturday at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident did not only lead to the deaths of at least 70 individuals who were attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker, but to the injury of many others persons.
According to a statement from NNPC, its Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi, he expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives during a condolence visit to the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse, Niger State.
He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed souls and wished the injured a swift and full recovery.
Abdullahi also urged the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid approaching fallen petrol tankers to prevent such heartbreaking tragedies in the future.
“NNPC Ltd remains committed to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians and will continue to advocate for greater awareness of the dangers associated with fuel-related accidents,” the statement said.