Sixteen perons have reportedly been killed in a petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Wednesday in Jebba, Moro LGA of Kwara State.
According to report, the tanker was travelling through the town before losing control and crashed into residential buildings.
It was gathered that 30 houses were razed down in the explosion which also killed 16 persons
In a statement, the Governor, AbdulRuhman AbduIRazad through his media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye made known of his unhappiness towards the incident.
“He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families. He urges them to take heart and remain calm as believers. He has also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to quickly move in to determine the material loss.
“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,” the statement read.
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