Jigawa: More tears as tanker explosion death toll rises to 167

Jigawa

A total of 167 persons have so far lost their lives following Tuesday’s fuel tanker explosion in Majiya town in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, made the disclosure when the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, paid him a condolence visit at the Government House Dutse on Thursday evening.

“As of Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost in the fire disaster,”  Namadi said.

He disclosed that no fewer than 67 people are currently receiving medical treatment at various medical facilities within and outside the state.

The governor expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Jigawa State and thanked Kano State for its generous support during this difficult time.

He assured that the N100 million donated by the Kano State Government would be judiciously used to aid the victims of the unfortunate incident and their families.

Many people, globally, have commiserated with the state government and families of the affected victims. Punch