Adhere to safety measures Tinubu tasks tanker operators, mourns victims of explosion in Enugu
CHIGOZIE AMADI
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu state over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday.
The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
President Tinubu in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, commiserated with the families of the deceased and the injured and prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment.
The President called for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators.
He directed agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide.
