Gov. Bago bars trucks from bridge after 77 died in tanker explosion
Gov. Bago bars trucks from bridge after 77 died in tanker explosion
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has wielded the big stick, banning heavy-duty trucks from plying the Dikko Bridge, after 77 people died in tanker explosion on Saturday.
The governor spoke at the scene of the explosion, directing vehicles from the Maje axis to pass under the bridge and take a u-turn.
The governor, who expressed sadness over the loss of lives, said the incident was pathetic, but thanked God that the tragic incident did not extend to the adjoining communities.
He urged the Federal Government to ensure timely completion of the Minna-Suleja road as the delay in the road project contributes to the continuous loss of many lives.
The governor told the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to establish a detachment in the area to ensure the enforcement of the directive, while calling on all relevant transport unions to cooperate with the corps.
He praised the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, fire service, FRSC, Union of Road Transport (NURT) among other agencies for their timely response on the incident, especially evacuation of victims.
He said doctors from Minna hospitals will be redeployed to assist in treating the injured victims currently receiving treatment at Suleja General Hospital.