Buhari reacts to Nasarawa gas explosion as scores confirmed dead

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the deadly gas explosion which occurred at Monaco Gas Station situated in the premises of Natson Petroleum Nig. Ltd., in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State.

The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja commiserated with the victims of the explosion which caught many unawares.

The statement read in part: “The president, who was briefed about the scale of destruction of life and property expressed grave concern over the high toll in the incident.

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“He consoled the bereaved families and appealed to the state and federal authorities and well-meaning persons in the state to ensure that the best medical assistance was provided to the injured persons.

“He wished that this kind of tragedy never happened to any part of the country.”

According to reports, the explosion was caused by gas leakage from one of the reservoirs at the gas station.

Eyewitnesses say two motorists, who first noticed the leakage, attempted to flee but collided and went up in flames.

About 17 vehicles, including two fuel tankers, motorcycles and three tricycles caught in the inferno, were burnt to ashes even as 15 victims were feared dead during the unfortunate incident.

 

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