Former President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday visited Jigawa State to sympathize with victims of the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 185 persons and left 65 injured in Majia town, Taura LGA.
During the visit, the former President visited Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital in Dutse, to meet with the surviving patients receiving treatment.
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Buhari donated the sum of ₦10 million to support the victims and their families.
The ex-President expressed sadness over the incident and prayed for the repose of the deceased.
He commiserated with the Jigawa State Government, Federal Government and Muslim Ummah.
Responding, Acting Governor Aminu Usman Gumel, who received the former President on behalf of the governor, thanked Buhari for the visit and the donation.
He assured that the funds would be used judiciously.
The death toll from the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Majiya village of Taura local government area, Jigawa State has reportedly risen to 107. The death toll was ealier put at 90, then 95 before the latest update.
Confirming the rise of the death toll in a press statement, the Jigawa State Police Command, said tanker entered through the drainage at the outskirts of the village.
The statement read: “A tragic and devastating incident occurred on October 15, 2024, at about 2230hrs, involving a petrol tanker with registration number KMC 6412 F, driven by one Yusuf Mohd ‘m’ age 32yrs of Hotoro Quarters, Kano State.”
“The tanker was traveling from Kano to Nguru, Yobe State, when the driver lost control near Khadija University in Majia Town, Taura LGA, causing it to overturn and spill fuel.
” Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame that engulfed the area and many people were reportedly perished.”
The statement signed by the DSP Lawan Adam, Police Public Relations Officer, said “One hundred and five (105) corpses have been evacuated, while 50 injured persons were rushed to Ringim and Hadejia General Hospitals for medical attention.”
