tanker explosion that occurred yesterday on Otedola Bridge, along the
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Recall that no fewer than nine people were reportedly killed in the
fuel tanker mishap.
But the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in a statement on its
official Twitter handle, confirmed that 54 vehicles were burnt to
ashes.
Reacting to the incident, the opposition party commiserated with the
people of Lagos State and the families of the victims.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP
said, "We are deeply grieved by this shocking, horrid and traumatizing
incident, which, in a very painful manner, cut short the lives of
hardworking compatriots and brought painful material losses to many.
"Indeed, PDP mourns. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of
the deceased. We join in praying that God grants the bereaved families
the fortitude to bear their grief as well as speedy recovery for the
wounded."
The party also condoled with the "victims of the torrential rainfall
that claimed the lives of some residents, devastated communities and
farms in Katsina state."
While praying for the "repose of the souls of the victims," PDP urged
"public-spirited individuals and groups to support the government of
Katsina state in finding succour for those who encountered losses in
the storm."
The statement added, "Reviewing the tragic incidents, PDP lamented
that the nation has witnessed a lot of tragedies and deaths in the
recent time and urged all people of faith across the country to
supplicate for the nation at this trying time."
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