The death toll in last Saturday's tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara local government area of Niger state has increased to 86 people as some of the injured victims died while receiving treatment.
Governor Radda further emphasised that this tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety measures and the need for joint vigilance and response to prevent such harsh incidents.
The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from a crashed oil tanker into another truck using a generator.
Kumar Tsukwam, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), gave the update on the accident.
Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State following
Niger tanker explosion death toll rises to 98 ... 20 patients have been admitted to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja. “A nurse and family members accompanied all the patients to the ...
General, NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, who led a delegation to the scene of the incident on Monday, expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families.
In response to President Bola Tinubu's directive for the prompt transfer of victims of the Dikko Junction fuel tanker explosion to tertiary medical
The Niger State Government has announced its decision to take over the cost of treatment of all the injured victims of Saturday’s Fuel Tanker explosion in the state as a humanitarian gesture.
AEC Unity Network Limited has said it has no relationship with AEC-Geofocus Consortium or its representatives regarding a planned Abuja-Lagos Super Highway and High-Speed Train projects.
The Niger State Government has responded to the devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction by deploying an 18-man multi-disciplinary medical team to