Peter Obi mourns death of over 30 persons in Niger state tanker explosion

Former Governor of Anambra State and the Presidential candidate in 2023 presidential election Peter Obi, has expressed sadness and condolence to the families of victims in the recent tanker explosion at Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, where no fewer than 30 human lives were lost and about 50 cattle burnt.

He said, “I have just read the disheartening reports of the deadly tanker explosion which occurred at Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, where no fewer than 30 human lives were lost and about 50 cattle burnt.

This unfortunate incident is occurring less than 24 hours after a similar tanker explosion caused serious damages in Ibadan, Oyo state capital on Saturday. I am pained by the loss of human lives, and other means of livelihood in the two tragic events”.
He however thanked the safety and emergency agencies that arrived the scene for search and rescue operations.

“I sincerely condole with all the affected families who lost their loved ones to this tragedy. I equally commiserate with the government and people of Niger and Oyo States over this tragic occurrence. May God comfort them, and all of us, who share in the pains of this sad incidents in our nation.

I pray God Almighty to forgive the sins of the dead and grant them eternal rest, and grant quick and full recovery to the injured”, he noted.

Meanwhile, Obi in the same vein, has expressed sadness at the horrifying news of the brutal killings of innocent citizens in Mafia village, Tamuwa Local government area of Yobe State.

According to him, “Again, I am very saddened by yet another devastating news of the horrific killing of several innocent people in Mafia Village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. This heinous act of violence is a stark reminder of the gravity of our security situation and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in our approach to the challenge.

The relentless killings, maiming, and displacement of innocent Nigerians are a clear indication that our current security architecture is failing. We must acknowledge this reality and take bold steps, as I have always maintained, by declaring war on insecurity before it consumes us completely.”