The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has urged fuel stations and tanker operators to address reckless driving by tanker drivers, particularly on major roads and at hazardous bends.
The Controller-General of FFS, Abdulganiyu Jaji, gave the advice following the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Niger State that claimed over 70 lives and left many others injured.
PREMIUM TIMES reported the explosion that occurred on Saturday morning. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Saturday evening that 73 bodies had been recovered from the explosion while 56 other people were injured.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Minna, Mr Jaji called for a comprehensive review of safety protocols for fuel transportation in Nigeria.
He expressed concern over the increasing frequency of tanker explosions and fuel station accidents, stressing that even minor safety lapses, such as static sparks or gas leaks, can trigger catastrophic explosions.
Mr Jaji also warned against the…
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