Sam Philip
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has joined several Nigerians sympathized with scored of people died as a result of explosion of fuel-laden tanker inMajiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
No fewer than 150 persons have been reported dead as a result of the explosion.
A statement signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of PDP and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
PDP called for investigation into the cause of the explosion.
Ologunagba writes: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deeply sorrows over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that resulted in the death of over 150 Nigerians with many injured in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
“This is another sad commentary on the wave of calamitous events that have befallen our nation as a result of worsening infrastructure, economic hardship and social disorientation in the last nine years.
“Our Party is saddened that innocent and heavily deprived Nigerians especially our youths and bread winners of families continue to bear the ugly brunt of misgovernance in our country.
“The PDP calls on the Federal Government to investigate the remote and immediate cause of the explosion and put urgent measures to ensure safer transportation so as to prevent the recurrence of such sad incidents in our country.
“The Party commends the efforts and courage of the police, firefighters and other Nigerians who helped to put off the fire and rescued some of the victims.
“The PDP commiserates with the Government and people of Jigawa State and prays to God to grant speedy recovery to the injured and fortitude to the families of the deceased at this trying time.”