Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, stated that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion has risen to 171 people.
The governor made this disclosure while receiving members of the House of Representatives, adding that the injured victims are being treated in various hospitals.
Malam Umar Namadi noted that the state government has taken full responsibility for the medical care of the victims, saying, “This is a serious tragedy from God Almighty, and we are praying for His mercy.”
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the governor’s meeting, the member representing Birninkudu/Buji Federal Constituency, Hon. Adamu Yakubu (PDP), expressed shock at the number of deceased.
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Hon. Adamu Yakubu said, “It is really shocking because there is no accident anywhere that has claimed over 100 lives at once. Even during the Boko Haram crisis, there was no incident where over 100 people died.”
He commended the state governor and government for their support and assistance to the victims and the families of the deceased, saying, “This shows real concern and commitment by the governor to his people.”
Hon. Adamu Yakubu (PDP) added, “We have now come to condole and sympathize with the families, relatives of the deceased, the victims, the governor, and the entire people of the state over this loss and tragic incident.”
