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Chairman of the Jigawa Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel, Hafizu Inuwa, has said that 209 lives were lost and 99 others injured in the accident.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Oct. 14, a fuel tanker exploded in Majiya town killing hundreds and injuring several others.

Sequel to this, Governor Umar Namadi constituted a 25-member investigative panel to unravel the causes of the accident and recommend measures to avert future occurrences.

Inuwa said this during the presentation of the committee’s report to the governor on Wednesday in Dutse.

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He said the accident claimed 209 lives, 38 injued persons were still on hospital admission and 61 others discharged while 167 families affected.

“It was further discovered that the inferno resulted in the destruction of properties worth millions of Naira,” he said.

Inuwa attributed the accident to a number of factors, including damaged speed-breaker and potholes located near the scene.

He said the committee also identified night driving and speeding as contributory factors to the inferno.

“The inferno was possibly ignited by combined factors, including but not limited to friction of metallic containers with hard surface or other containers, as victims were scooping the spilled fuel”.

The committee, he said, recommended regular inspection and enforcement of safety protocols by petroleum transporters and other articulated vehicles.

Others include upgrade of emergency response centres, establishment of trauma and burns units in health facilities, as well as establishment of a road traffic control agency.

“Where the victims or their relatives are seemingly old and vulnerable, government should provide them with social protection and enroll the most vulnerable victims and their relatives into the Danmodi Care Programme,” he said.

The chairman further lauded the state government for its empathy, moral and psychological support to the affected community as well as the timely response to the disaster.

Responding, Namadi promised to implement the recommendations of the committee, to ensure safety and welfare of the citizens.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated ₦40 million with various food items to victims of the tanker explosion in Majiya village of Jigawa State.

According to a statement on Thursday by Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, the donation was presented on her behalf by a delegation led by Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbass, at the Government House, Dutse.

Handing over the cheque and food items to the Wife of the State Governor, Hadiza Umar Namadi, the First Lady says the plight of the victims is of great concern to her, and assured the state government of continued support and prayers.

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Receiving the commiseration and donations from the First Lady with thanks, Jigawa Governor Mallam Umar Namadi assured the delegation that the donation would be judiciously deployed to cater for the victims.

Also appreciating the President for his prompt and fatherly response to the disaster in the state, the Governor disclosed that some of the victims are already getting better under medical care

While noting that the tanker explosion was a sad episode for the state, Wife of the governor who received the items on behalf of the state government describes the visit and donation by the First Lady as a show of motherly love, unity and solidarity.

The delegation was earlier at the Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching Hospital, Dutse, where some of the victims are currently receiving medical attention.First Lady donates ₦40m, food items to Jigawa tanker explosion victims

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen on Thursday announced a donation of N100 million on behalf of members of the House for victims of the recent tanker explosion in Jigawa state.

The Speaker made the announcement at the Government House when he led a delegation from the House to sympathise with the people and government of Jigawa State over last week’s petrol tanker explosion, which claimed over 170 persons.

In a statement by his Special Adviser ot the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker said: “It is indeed with deep sense of loss, sadness that members of the House of Representatives are here to commiserate and condole the good people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate incident the happened a few days ago.

“We received the news with great shock and dismay but with that total submission to the Almighty Allah. Whatever happens to a man, we believe is predestined. All we can do as faithful is to pray for the repose of those who passed away.

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“I will like you to know that the House is with you at this period of loss and sorrow; the House is with you in looking for ways and means of preventing future occurrence in Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole. The House is with you in looking for solutions to other major issues bedeviling our region in particular. We are with you in finding succour to those who are affected by this tragedy.

“The House, in its own little way, has decided to give a symbolic contribution to show our sympathy and empathy to the great people of this state, particularly the victims of this unfortunate incident.

“The House has mandated me and other members here present to announce a donation of N100 million towards the treatment of those who are in the hospital and to give additional support to the families of those who lost their lives.”

While extending the condolences of the House at this moment of grief, the Speaker prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and quick recovery for individuals who sustained injuries.

“May the Almighty God grant those who died eternal peace and Jannatul Firdaus. May those who recorded various degrees of injuries recover in record time.

“Your Excellency, please accept the profound condolences and consideration of the House on this tragic incident. May God continue to protect us, bless our governor, bless our state, and bring lasting peace in our lives.”

Responding, Governor Umar Namadi expressed profound appreciation to the Speaker and the House for visit and “this show of generosity and brotherhood.” He assured that the donation would get to the affected victims.

“On behalf of the people and government of Jigawa State, I want to thank you and the members of the House of Representatives. Despite your busy schedule, you created time to come and condole with us at this moment. This has shown the sign of commitment to the nation.

“With this singular act, the House of Representatives has demonstrated to the Nigerian people that it is the true representatives of the people, and you are with the people at the times of need. We are sincerely grateful.

“You did not only lead this delegation. You also donated the sum of 100 million for the victims. This is more than a call of duty. We thank you very much for this generosity and show of brotherhood.

“I want to assure you that this money will go to the intended people in Sha Allah. This incident is really devastating to us as a people. But with people like you, we feel strengthened; we feel there is hope, and we feel Nigerians are with us in the time of need.

“As a nation, this shows we are concerned with the problem of one another. May Allah continue to be with you and strengthen you in your service to this nation. We are sincerely grateful.”

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi yesterday said 181 people died, following the October 15 tanker explosion in his state.

According to him 80 people are still hospitalized. 210 families were affected.

Namadi gave these figures to State House reporters after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The governor said he was at the State House to welcome the president back from his annual leave and to brief him on the sad development.

“I felt it is important to come and brief the president on what we are doing as government and also thank him for sending a delegation immediately the incident happened.

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“This action taken by Mr President has been appreciated by the people of Jigawa.

“So, I felt I should come to thank him for doing that, and also to brief him on the situation; where we are and what we are trying to do,” said Namadi.

He said that the state government had paid the medical bills of all the people hospitalised and carried out a lot of interventions to bring succour to the affected families.

“Mr President has promised to intervene and assist the victims.

“The state government has already established a high-powered committee, headed by a retired DIG, to find out the remote cause and advise the government.

“You should also remember that Mr President gave a directive immediately to the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to investigate the matter and come up with a permanent solution to this problem (tanker explosions) in the country,” he said.

Saudi condoles with Nigeria

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the wake of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State, claiming numerous lives and leaving many others injured.

An official statement, signed by Mohammed Alsahabi Saudi press Attache and made available to newsmen in Kano, expressed sympathy for the victims of the tragic incident and extended its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.