{"id":134568,"date":"2024-10-17T09:04:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T08:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/death-toll-rises-to-153-in-jigawa-fire-incident"},"modified":"2024-10-17T10:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T09:08:00","slug":"death-toll-rises-to-153-in-jigawa-fire-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/death-toll-rises-to-153-in-jigawa-fire-incident","title":{"rendered":"Death toll rises to 153 in Jigawa fire incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Death toll has risen to 153 with 100 people hospitalized in a tanker explosion in Majia local Government area of Jigawa State.<\/p>\n

The death toll rose to 105, while 70 others sustained various degrees of injuries.<\/p>\n

In a fresh statement, the police spokesman, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the increase in the number of victims.<\/p>\n

He said those that have lost their lives have been buried in a mass grave, while those injured were currently receiving medication at Aminu Kano, Jahun, Nguru, Hadejia, and Gumel hospitals.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incident.<\/p>\n

Governor Namadi, who swiftly visited the place of the accident and joined in performing the funeral prayer and mass burial of the deceased.<\/p>\n

According to him, \u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this painful time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe stand in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones and those injured in this tragic incident.\u201d<\/p>\n

Governor Namadi also said the state government will cater to the treatment of all those injured in the inferno who are now receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state and beyond.<\/p>\n

He said the State Government will ensure that \u201cthe affected families receive the needed assistance as we continue to work on preventing such tragedies in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the latest figures by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), 107 people have so far died in the accident, while 57 have been hospitalised with various degrees of burn.<\/p>\n

Governor Namadi urged the public to always prioritize safety during such emergencies and avoid gathering at accident sites to prevent further tragedies.<\/p>\n

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

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