Nasarawa explosion: Ortom reacts, sympathizes with victims’ families

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sympathised with the government
and people of Nasarawa State, particularly families of victims of the
gas explosion at a filling station in Lafia.

We report that several persons were on Monday roasted beyond
recognition and others injured in a gas explosion that occurred in
Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

The incident occurred Monday afternoon at the popular Natson gas
station, leaving many vehicles, shops and offices completely razed.

Terver Akase, his Chief Press Secretary, quoted Ortom as describing
the incident as sad and unfortunate.

"He expresses the hope that emergency management agencies will ensure
that survivors get timely medical attention.

"Governor Ortom prays for the repose of the souls of those who lost
their lives in the incident and consolation to those who lost loved
ones as well as speedy recovery of the injured," Akase said.