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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Northern Senators Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion at Dikko junction on Saturday, January 18, which claimed numerous lives and left many others injured.
In a condolence message, the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, emphasised the need for greater vigilance and stricter enforcement of safety regulations on the nation’s roads.
Yar’Adua, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Army, noted that the incident could have been avoided with proper precautionary measures by enforcement agencies.
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The forum urged relevant agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps, to ensure that all tankers and heavy-duty vehicles meet roadworthiness standards and adhere to strict safety regulations.
They stated, “The enormous damage caused by such breakdowns is unacceptable and preventable. We also urge Nigerians to refrain from scooping fuel in the event of such incidents as it can have devastating consequences.”
Offering condolences, the forum said, “As we mourn the loss of lives, the forum offers its sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. May God grant the souls of all that was lost eternal rest.”
