Igberetv reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has shown sympathy to the victims of the oil tanker fire incident in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident led to the death of a mother and her child.

President Buhari said:
“I am profoundly touched by the sight of the charred remains of an innocent mother and her child who are victims of this tragedy. I also extend my sympathies to other victims of the explosion whose houses, shops and other property were destroyed in the mishap.”

“While I express sadness over this tragedy, I must at the same time call for urgent action on the part of those concerned to stem these frequent fatal disasters on public roads.”

“Safety precautions and routine maintenance are taken for granted by vehicle owners.”

“I call on the Ministry of Transport, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other stakeholders to urgently address the issue of safety standards in the country, with a view to stemming the embarrassing frequency of these tragedies”.

Meanwhile, people involved in the fire Incident are still counting their losses.

On Wednesday, the incident started when a tanker filled with petrol lost control around Toronto Hospital and veered off the service lane. The tanker fell from the vehicle and went up in flames after spilling its content. As at the time the fire started at about 10am, there was no fire service personnel present. People were seen trying to quench the fire with water.

Igberetv gathered that the woman carrying her baby tried to jump out of her shop, but missed her steps and fell into a gutter raging with fire. Three other people were also confirmed dead.

Forty buildings and scores of shops were also affected by the disaster.

Residents, including the old and children in most of the buildings, were trapped as youths experienced difficulty in rescuing them.

https://twitter.com/MBuhari/status/1184735742020464640?s=19


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Sad occurrence indeed. I'm deeply touched. God will help them out.

When you Buhari is the cause in the first place.
Since you came onboard Nigeria has gotten worse.

where is the source

Buhari keep your sympathy to yourself. We all know you are not sad that what happened happened. You love bloodshed.

Thank you our able president. Will appreciate it more if you direct NEMA to send relief materials to the victims.

MyVILLAGEpeople:
When you Buhari is the cause in the first place.

Since you came onboard Nigeria has gotten worse.

Onitsha was projected by methodology that in 2030 the city will turn to a graveyard if something not done with air pollution in onitsha.

A tragedy indeed. But beyond fanciful statements and press releases, can the ministry of disaster management and humanitarian affairs - whatever it is called - step in to assist the victims

This should be their first major assignment.

Bubu na beg I dey beg

Useless government

This is sad

God help us

So sad. I hope they will get help.

Government should do more in getting our fire service ready in case of mishaps like this

Sorry to the victims

Government should do something drastic to prevent an occurrence.

TMSMedia:
Government should do something drastic to prevent an occurrence.

True, Government should do something fast

Obiano has destroyed all the work done by Peter obi and this case is synonymous to all eastern governors. Generally Nigeria is a failed state which the masses are victims. Over 4 buildings and almost 1000 lockup shops raised down, not counting kiosk and barrows and vehiclz, how about roasted bodies. I cry for my dear country, Senate and reps get bumper pays, govs get security votes and life pension while the masses die like rats... we need prayers.,.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27V8IzllMtI#menu

over 40 residential building got destroyed by fire,scores of people dead... So the state government can't provide a fire service to quench the fire outburst.This is height of insensitivity on their part

MERCHANDISER:
Obiano has destroyed all the work done by Peter obi and
this
case is synonymous to all eastern governors.
Generally Nigeria is a failed state which the masses are
victims.
Over 4 buildings and almost 1000 lockup shops raised
down,
not counting kiosk and barrows and vehiclz, how about
roasted bodies. I cry for my dear country, Senate and reps
get
bumper pays, govs get security votes and life pension while
the masses die like rats...
we need prayers.,.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27V8IzllMtI#menu


over 40 residential building got destroyed by fire,scores of people dead...
So the state government can't provide a fire service to
quench the fire outburst.This is height of insensitivity on their
part

but does it mean that there is no fire service in Anambra State?

Waiting for the presidency to react

BuhariAdvocate:
Onitsha was projected by methodology that in 2030 the city will turn to a graveyard if something not done with air pollution in onitsha.

Who told u dat?liar

EBMedia:
but does it mean that there is no fire service in Anambra State?

There is one in Asaba,5mins drive from Anambra

Ipob wont like this

Dreal1247:
Sad occurrence indeed. I'm deeply touched. God will help them out.

In foreign nations, this is prevented by doing MOT. Yes, ordinary MOT.
But the real MOT.
You take your vehicle for inspection.
They use their EYE to look at it and test it, brakes, lights etc ... before they issue you the MOT certificate.
If you fail the test, your vehicle is not allowed on the road.

But here, because we are TOO SMART for our own sense, no inspection is done on the vehicle.
Just collect papers, enter road and be driving one rubbish vehicle by a drunk driver that can both kill anyone at anytime 24/7.

any time I see buhari name on front ,,, I will open my ears wide to hear insult that I never had in my life ..

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We Don hear

MyVILLAGEpeople:
When you Buhari is the cause in the first place.

Since you came onboard Nigeria has gotten worse.

Your comments is out of points