Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has promised to sponsor the treatment of victims of the tanker explosion in Majia town of Taura Local Government Area of the state.
As at press time, no fewer than 147 persons have been confirmed dead and at least 72 injured in the explosion on Wednesday morning.
Namadi made the promise on Wednesday when he visited some of the victims at the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu.
The governor also attended the mass burial of 100 persons who died in the tragic incident.
The promise by Namadi was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Hamisu Gumel, on Wednesday in Dutse.
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Namadi, who expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, described it as the “greatest tragedy that has befallen the state.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this painful time.
“We stand in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones and those injured in this tragic incident.
“The government will ensure that the affected families receive the needed assistance as we continue to work on prevention of such tragedies in the future.”
The governor cautioned the public to prioritise safety during emergencies, and to shun gathering at accident scenes to forestall future occurrences.
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