Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives caused by the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State.
THE WHISTLER reports that the explosion claimed the lives of about 20 people and destroyed 10 vehicles, with many victims burned beyond recognition. However, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later confirmed the death toll to be 18.
In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu extended his heartfelt condolences to his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, as well as to the families and friends of the victims, and the government and people of Enugu State.
He said: “The news of the devastating petrol tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway which claimed some lives, is deeply worrisome and calls for concern.
“My family, alongside the government and people of Lagos State, sympathise with Governor Peter Mbah, the government, and citizens of Enugu State, as well as victims’ family and friends, over the tragic incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all the victims of the fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State. May God grant the injured a swift recovery and provide the bereaved families the strength to endure this irreparable loss. We also pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”
