Niger tanker explosion: IGP Egbetokun directs commissioners to strengthen MTDs

Following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has directed all State Commissioners of Police to strengthen their Motor Traffic Divisions (MTDs) of their respective state commands, in collaboration with other traffic management agencies with an immediate effect

This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi

According to the statement, ” this is tto ensure strict compliance and enforcement of established protocols and traffic regulations on highways.”

The horrific incident occurred when a truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control and eventually caught fire, resulting in the loss of over 73 lives and numerous others injured, with the destruction of several shops and property,

It stated that the IGP, while…