First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has mourned the victims of the tanker explosion that occurred along the Abuja-Keffi expressway on Wednesday evening.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the First Lady, while mourning with the families of the accident victims, called on vehicle owners, especially those with articulated vehicles, to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.
Mrs. Tinubu said in the statement: “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of the tanker explosion which occurred on Wednesday 19th March, 2025 by the Karu Bridge along the Abuja – Keffi Highway which led to the loss of many lives and property.”
“I commiserate with the Minister of the FCT, His Excellency Nyesome Wike, CON, the families of the deceased and injured, the residents, affected business and property owners and the people of Abuja.
I urge owners and drivers of vehicles, especially articulated vehicles, to ensure the road worthiness and good condition of their vehicles before putting them on the road to avert a reoccurrence of such incidences.
I pray Almighty God grants the souls of the departed eternal rest and their family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”
“To the injured, I wish them speedy recovery.”
