Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed dismay at the devastating tanker explosion that claimed several lives at Dikko Junction in Niger State.
Naijaonpoint reported that about 80 citizens of the state died while scooping fuel from a fallen petrol tanker at Dikko Junction, Suleja local government area of the State.
In a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima advised Nigerians to desist from scooping petrol from fallen tankers for their safety.
He commiserated with the families of the victims, assuring them of the federal government’s commitment to preventing future occurrences.
Senator Shettima extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, as well as the government and people of Niger State.
“The Vice President’s message follows President Bola Tinubu’s earlier directive for immediate medical assistance to survivors and the implementation of stricter safety protocols along major highways.
“The incident, which occurred when a fuel-laden tanker en route from Kaduna to Gwagwalada overturned at Dikko Junction, has prompted the federal government to announce a comprehensive review of transportation safety measures.
“The President has also tasked the National Orientation Agency with launching an immediate nationwide awareness campaign on the dangers of approaching accident scenes involving fuel tankers,” the statement read in part.