A mass burial was held for the victims of the tragic tanker explosion in Majiya City, Taura Native Authorities Space, Jigawa State on Wednesday.
The explosion, which claimed 105 lives and left 55 others injured, occurred late Tuesday evening close to Khadija College, when a tanker driver misplaced management of the automobile.
A video shared on X.com by Channels Tv on Wednesday, confirmed the somber occasion as group members gathered to bury the victims, most of whom had been burned past recognition as a result of depth of the explosion.
Injured victims had been reported to have been hospitalised at Ringim Basic Hospital, the place they’re receiving remedy for numerous levels of burns and accidents.
The tragic occasion has drawn widespread consideration and sorrow, with condolences pouring in from throughout the nation.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences, describing the accident as one of many deadliest tragedies in current reminiscence.
President Bola Tinubu additionally directed that emergency help, together with medical provides, meals, and shelter, be offered to the injured individuals receiving remedy and others affected by the hearth.
This was as he directed the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to steer a Federal Authorities delegation to Jigawa State.
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