16 dead, 30 houses razed in Kwara petrol tanker accident

No fewer than 16 people lost their lives while about 30 houses were completely razed on Wednesday when a Tanker lorry fully loaded with fuel lost control in Gaika area of Jebba in Moro local government area of Kwara state.gathered that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the inferno caused by the accident.

The lorry was said to have violently hit a car in its rear then got gutted by fire before it ran into the nearby buildings with not less than thirty of them affected.Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a swift reaction commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and properties in the fire incident. He described the development as devastating and sad.

“He sends his heartfelt condolences to the affected families. He urges them to take heart and remain calm as believers.

Sorry o. God take control.

Subhanallah

very sad

And they almost made it to next year.

Hmmmmmmm May their soul rest in peace

Oh! what a loss.

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