Tinubu mourns victims of Tanker fire in Rivers state

Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum product at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The blast had resulted in the loss of precious lives and property.

Commiserating with the government and people of Rivers State on this tragedy, Tinibu in a statement Sunday by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale said President Tinubu prays for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

The President directs federal agencies in the state to continue liaising with the state government to provide the much-needed immediate support to all victims of the incident.

The President commends the first responders in Rivers state for their bravery and dedication in assisting those affected by the accident, and expresses confidence that stricter safety regulations for the transportation of petroleum products will be implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.