Tanker Explosion: Farmer Bago bans heavy duty trucks from plying one way, visits scene

The Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from the Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko Bridge.

Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of a tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State.

The farmer governor, who decried the recklessness of some drivers, said it is unacceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge; rather, they should follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately.

He enjoined the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps to establish a detachment in the area to ensure the enforcement of the directive while calling on all relevant transport unions to cooperate with the Road Safety Corps.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim.

The farmer governor described the tanker explosion, which has claimed many lives, as pathetic, thanking God that the tragic incident did not extend to the adjoining communities.

He called on the Federal Government to expedite action to complete the Minna-Suleja road, as the delay in the road project is contributing to the continuous loss of many lives.

The farmer governor thanked the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Service, Road Safety, and Union of Road Transport (NURT), among other agencies that have contributed to the evacuation of victims.

He said doctors from Minna Hospitals will be redeployed to assist in treating the injured victims currently receiving treatment in Suleja General Hospital.