Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago expresses grief over the explosion of a petrol-laden tanker, in Jigawa State, leading to the death of over 150 people.

The farmer Governor in a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, condoles with the government and people of Jigawa State over the incident which he describes as heartbreaking and unfortunate.

He says it is indeed a trying moment for the government and people of Jigawa State.

According to him, “I share in your pains and griefs.My prayers and that of every Nigerlites are with you.

“I pray that Allah will repose the souls of the departed, grant healing to those that sustained injuries as well as comfort the families of the victims”.

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
17/10/2024.