Sam Kaye
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed shock over the tragic tank explosion that killed over 154 people and about 100 others hospitalised in Majiya village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Zulum, in a statement released by his SSA on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Thursday, extended condolences to Governor Umar Namadi and the families of those affected, as he prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed.
“I am pained by Tuesday’s tank explosion that killed over 154 people and injured over 90. I wish to extend our condolences on behalf of the government and people of Borno State to my brother, Governor Umar Namadi,” Zulum said
The Governor added that “While I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed persons, may Almighty Allah give to their families the fortitude to bear the loss and grant quick recovery to those that were injured.”
The explosion occurred when a tanker driver lost control near Khadija University in Majiya village around noon on Tuesday.