NNPC Ltd Mourns Victims of Tragic Petrol Tanker Explosion

• NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi, visited the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse, Niger State
• The explosion occurred when individuals were attempting to collect fuel from a fallen tanker
• NNPC Ltd says it remains committed to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended its deepest condolences to the victims of a tragic petrol tanker explosion that took place at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi, visited the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse, Niger State, to offer condolences and prayers for the victims.

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He emphasized the importance of public caution and awareness in preventing future tragedies.

The explosion, which occurred when individuals were attempting to collect fuel from a fallen tanker, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Mr. Abdullahi urged the public to prioritize safety and avoid approaching fallen petrol tankers to avoid further heart-wrenching incidents.

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NNPC Ltd says it remains committed to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians and will continue to advocate for greater awareness of the dangers associated with fuel-related accidents.

In October last year the death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria rose to at least 153, with another 100 people injured, according to CNN.

The blast, which happened in a village in Jigawa state, came after the vehicle crashed and while locals were attempting to retrieve fuel.

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