Niger Explosion Victims Transferred To Tertiary Medical Centres

The victims of the Niger tanker explosion have been transferred to tertiary medical centres for enhanced attention.  

President Bola Tinubu had directed the transfer of the surviving persons from the explosion that killed over 80 people over the weekend.

In a statement on Monday, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said “20 patients have been admitted to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja.

“Similarly, two additional patients have been transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja. ”

“All the patients were accompanied by a nurse and family members to the designated referral centers to ensure seamless care,” the statement added.

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Ibrahim quoted the Niger State Government as expressing gratitude to the Federal Government for its prompt and effective response to the incident.

The incident adds to the growing list of tanker explosions in Nigeria in recent years. Earlier in January, at least five persons were killed when a tanker ladened with petrol lost control and burst into flames in the Agbor area of Delta State.

In October of last year, a fuel tanker explosion in Jigawa State killed more than 170 people, with scores injured.

Following the recurrence, President Tinubu promised to set up a committee to probe the incidents and implement safety measures to forestall similar tragedies.

Source: Channels TV