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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has charged the Nigerian government to explore the option of transporting fuel via rail across the country.<\/p>\n

Atiku made the call in response to the petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.<\/p>\n

The incident that occurred on Thursday night led to the death of over 100 people.<\/p>\n

Reacting, Atiku posted on X: \u201cI am saddened by reports of the death of scores of people in a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe incident in Jigawa is one too many involving tragic petrol tanker explosions in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is about time we explored other means, like rail, for transporting petroleum products around the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is also pertinent to train drivers involved in the transportation of flammable products and review the protocol for the transportation of petroleum products and other inflammable products.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to share my grief with the people and government of Jigawa State and ask for an expeditious rescue and control operation. No resource should be spared in treating the injured.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also sympathize with families that have lost dear ones to this tragic incident and pray that they be comforted and that the deceased find eternal rest. -AA\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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