The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of 73 persons following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred at the Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State, on Saturday.
Recall that a truck loaded with Premium
Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol lost control and eventually caught
fire, claiming at least 50 lives.
However, a statement issued on Sunday morning by the Force
Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said about 73 dead bodies were
recovered from the scene.
Our correspondent gathered that the death toll may rise as
several persons, who were critically injured, are currently battling for life.
The statement said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP
Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun also extended “heartfelt condolences to the government
and the good people” of the state.
The IGP, while emphasizing the importance of strict
adherence to safety protocols on roads across the nation, warns firmly against
the “negligence and disregard for regulations that can lead to such
catastrophic incidents”.
The police boss directed all State Commissioners of Police
to “strengthen their Motor Traffic Divisions (MTDs) of their respective State
Commands, in collaboration with other traffic management agencies, to ensure
strict compliance and enforcement of established protocols and traffic
regulations on highways”.
The IGP further charged vehicle owners and drivers to
“ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and abide by the traffic rules in
order to prevent any tragedies”.
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