{"id":146771,"date":"2025-01-19T15:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tanker-explosion-senator-musa-commiserates-with-victims-families-cautions-against-reckless-driving"},"modified":"2025-01-29T22:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:49:39","slug":"tanker-explosion-senator-musa-commiserates-with-victims-families-cautions-against-reckless-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tanker-explosion-senator-musa-commiserates-with-victims-families-cautions-against-reckless-driving","title":{"rendered":"Tanker explosion: Senator Musa commiserates with victims\u2019 families, cautions against reckless driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, and lawmaker representing Niger East in the National Assembly, Senator Sani Musa, has commiserated with the families of victims of Saturday\u2019s petroleum tanker explosion in Dikko along Abuja-Suleja road in Niger State.<\/p>\n<p>This was even as he cautioned drivers and all road users against reckless driving, advising them to always follow traffic and safety regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of lives and carnage.<\/p>\n<p>Musa, in a statement he personally signed and released on Sunday, expressed sadness at the devastating petroleum tanker accident, and sympathized with the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives and properties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs at the last count, more than 80 lives were lost, and many others are currently receiving treatment in hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay Allah (SWT) grant the departed Aljannah Firdaus and give their families the strength to bear this immense loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo those injured, I pray for their quick and complete recovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis tragic incident underscores the urgent need for heightened caution and adherence to safety standards on our highways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI strongly advise against reckless driving and urge drivers, operators, and all road users to strictly follow traffic and safety regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of lives and carnage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimilarly, I appeal to citizens to avoid approaching accident scenes, particularly those involving flammable vehicles, for their own safety,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker also commended all relevant agencies for their swift response, evacuation efforts, and the support provided to victims at the scene of the accident.<\/p>\n<p>He, however, stressed the need for all to reflect on the tragedy and work collectively to ensure that the nation\u2019s highways are safer for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay Allah continue to protect us and guide us in all,\u201d Musa prayed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, and lawmaker representing Niger East in the National Assembly, Senator Sani Musa, has commiserated with the families of victims of Saturday\u2019s petroleum tanker explosion in Dikko along Abuja-Suleja road in Niger State. 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