Newly appointed governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday visited the scene of the
ghastly accident involving a fuel tanker that was involved in an accident in
burst into flames, leading to the damage of property and vehicles worth
millions.
While at the scene, Ambode said:
“Around 1 a.m, a tanker loaded
with 33,000 litres of petrol fell from the Ipaja bridge and spilled all its
contents covering almost five streets here.
In the last four hours, all our
emergency agencies have been effectively on the ground and we have been able to
manage and control consequences of what 33,000 litres of petrol would have done
to this neighbourhood.
Thank God, there has not been
any loss of lives, but again, there are victims whose shops were destroyed.
As of the last count, the
agencies have been able to report that everything has been put under control.
We’ve also recorded two other incidences, just like this one in other parts of
Lagos overnight; one in Badagry and the other one in the Ojo area.
It would also mean that our
tanker drivers have to start to do something about their operations. We cannot
continue to record loss of lives and property because our tanker drivers are
not disciplined.”
Source: Bella Naija
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