Fubara visits Rivers tanker explosion scene

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has visited the unfortunate scene of fire incident caused by a tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed several vehicles.

The incident occurred between Indorama Gate and Aleto Bridge on the popular and busy Eleme section of the East-West Road now undergoing major reconstruction by the Federal Government.

In a statement on Saturday, April 27, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Fubara, Nelson Chukwudi, the Governor said: “We are here to see for ourselves and get a first hand information of the incident of what happened yesterday night.

“About 7.30 – 8pm, we got information of the gravity of the incident. I was told that it was caused by a tanker vehicle that was conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

“In fact, I got the information through the MD of Indorama, and I immediately alerted the security agencies to make sure they take control of the security situation in the area.

“And from what we are seeing this morning, it was not a pleasant case. We recorded a huge number of vehicles being destroyed and lives lost.

“I have already asked the relevant agencies to give us a full brief so that we can come into the situation fully by seeing to how much we can support the families that are bereaved, and also cushion the effect of the loses, which I believe, is no fault of a good number of them.

“We all know the situation of this road. It is really unfortunate. Most of our people, when plying this road, should ply it with caution.

“I believe very strongly that this situation would have been avoidable, if the motorists had behaved properly. But it is late already. The damage has happened. This is the situation we have found ourselves. We will see how we can control the aftermath,” he added.
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