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Kwara Tanker Explosion Kills Six, Injures Many
Kwara government says explosion of tanker laden with petrol in Jebba area of the state has killed six persons.
According to a statement issued by Rafiu Ajakaye, chief press secretary to the state governor, many persons also sustained injuries while over 30 buildings were burnt
Rafiu said the driver of the tanker lost control and plunged the truck into residential buildings in the area.
Ekohotblog gathered that the swift intervention of fire fighters ensure that the inferno was extinguished
Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, governor of Kwara, condoled with the victims and sued for peace.
“The Governor is very sad at this development especially with the loss of lives and millions of naira worth of properties and farmlands. He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families,” the statement reads.
Rafiu said the governor has ordered the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to guage the extent of damage done by the inferno and find out the number of property lost.
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“He also commends the Kwara State Fire Service and other responders for their efforts which helped to curtail the raging inferno and minimised the loss. Once again, he condoles with the victims and their families on this very sad incident, and prays to God Almighty to repose the souls of the deceased.” he said.
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