President Bola Tinubu has called for a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night.
The President expressed his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tragic fire and has ordered that the injured receive immediate and prioritized medical care at various facilities in the capital.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President instructed security agencies, especially those responsible for road safety, to closely monitor traffic at the entry and exit points of the capital city.
President Tinubu offered prayers for the souls of the deceased and for God’s comfort and strength to the grieving families.
On Wednesday, several vehicles were destroyed when a petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), triggering a massive fire.
The blaze consumed at least 30 vehicles, prompting an extensive emergency response, with some motorists feared to have perished in the inferno.
The explosion occurred when the tanker, which was carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control and crashed on the bridge, sparking a fire that quickly spread to nearby vehicles.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as motorists and passengers scrambled to escape the rapidly advancing flames.
