President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that occurred in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night, leading to multiple casualties and accidents.
He has also instructed that all injured persons receive immediate and priority medical attention.
The directive was disclosed on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an official statement.
“The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour,” Onanuga stated.
The tragic explosion, reportedly caused by brake failure and poor road conditions, claimed several lives and resulted in severe injuries. Authorities have been tasked with determining the root causes and implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Tinubu also instructed security agencies, especially those responsible for road safety, to enhance traffic monitoring around the capital’s major entry and exit points.
“The President directed security agencies, particularly those concerned with road safety, to pay closer attention to traffic around the capital city’s entry and exit points,” Onanuga added.
Expressing his condolences, Tinubu prayed for the souls of the deceased and urged divine comfort for grieving families.
