- Tragic Tanker Explosion: A tanker explosion occurred on Wednesday evening at Karu bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway.
- 10 Lives Lost, 30 Injured: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department confirmed 10 deaths and over 30 persons suffering various degrees of burns.
- Investigation Ordered: President Bola Tinubu directed a thorough investigation into the incident.
- Priority Treatment for Injured: The President ordered priority treatment for the injured and increased security measures to prevent similar incidents.
- PDP Blames Government: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) blamed the incident on the current administration’s poor management of urban infrastructure and heightened insecurity.
- Residents Criticize Response: Residents criticized the absence of emergency responders and called for justice and better safety measures.
- 6 Confirmed Dead, 15 Vehicles Damaged: The FCT Police Command confirmed the death of six people and damage to 15 vehicles.
A devastating tanker explosion occurred on Wednesday evening at Karu bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department confirmed that 10 lives were lost and over 30 persons suffered various degrees of burns .
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the incident, ordering priority treatment for the injured and increased security measures to prevent similar incidents. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has also mourned the victims, urging vehicle owners and drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the incident on the current administration’s poor management of urban infrastructure and heightened insecurity . Residents have recounted harrowing experiences, criticizing the absence of emergency responders and calling for justice and better safety measures.
Casualties and Damage
The FCT Police Command has confirmed the death of six people and damage to 15 vehicles. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the disaster.
