President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the tanker explosion that claimed multiple lives and caused widespread destruction in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, yesterday, the President sympathized with the victims and their families. He described the incident as a tragic loss.
He condoled with those who lost loved ones in the inferno, which occurred during peak traffic hours.
Tinubu directed that priority medical care be given to the injured, ensuring they receive immediate and adequate treatment at medical facilities across the capital.
The President also instructed security and road safety agencies to enhance traffic monitoring around Abuja’s entry and exit points to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As the government works to determine the cause of the explosion, Tinubu prayed for the souls of the departed and asked for divine comfort for grieving families.
