To put a stop incessant petroleum tanker explosion in the country, the former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has called for reintroduction of rail transportation of petroleum products across the country.
Abubakar stated this in a statement on his X handle on Wednesday. The PDP Chieftain said the country must explore rail transportation to move flammable products such as petrol and diesel across the country.
The Vice President was reacting to the recent tanker explosion in Majiya town in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Reports stated that more than 100 person were roasted to death as a result of the tanker explosion. While more than 50 who sustained degrees of burnt were hospitalized in the State.
While condoling with the victims of the incident, Atiku described the death as tragic.
He said, “The incident in Jigawa is one too many involving tragic petrol tanker explosions in the country.
“It is about time we explored other means, like rail, for transporting petroleum products around the country.
“It is also pertinent to train drivers involved in the transportation of flammable products. And to review the protocol for the transportation of petroleum products and other inflammable products.
“I wish to share my grief with the people and Government of Jigawa State. And ask for an expeditious rescue and control operation. No resource should be spared in treating the injured.
“I also sympathize with families that have lost dear ones to this tragic incident. And I pray that they be comforted and that the deceased find eternal rest.”
According to reports, “Over 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion were buried on Wednesday. With about 90 other victims of the ugly incident, currently in pain in various hospitals in the State receiving treatment.
“The explosion occurred around midnight on Tuesday when the driver of the tanker, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, lost control near Khadija University, Majiya.
“The disaster,” according to the police, “was triggered by residents who had rushed to scoop spilt petrol after the tanker overturned.”
source: Channels TV
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