A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sympathies over the hearth incident at Aleshinloye Marketplace in Ibadan, Oyo Atmosphere, and the tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge in Lagos, which resulted within the lack of lives and trait.
In a commentary on his X take care of on Wednesday, Atiku sympathised with the sufferers and known as for larger consciousness of fireside protection measures in population areas.
“I have just been informed about the fire incident at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, which razed many stalls and wares, and the tragic tanker explosion on the Otedola Bridge in Lagos, which claimed two lives and left three others injured,” he stated.
The Aleshinloye Marketplace hearth destroyed a number of retail outlets and items virtue hundreds of thousands of naira, resignation many buyers devastated.
In the meantime, the Otedola bridge tanker explosion resulted within the lack of two lives, with 3 others maintaining accidents.
Atiku prolonged his sympathies to the affected households and the governments of Oyo and Lagos states.
“I express my sympathy to the families of the victims of both incidents. I also extend my condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and the government of Oyo State on the Aleshinloye Market fire, as well as to the families affected by the Otedola Bridge explosion, and the government and people of Lagos State,” he said.
He additional prayed for divine recovery for many who misplaced their livelihoods and a rapid cure for the injured.
“It is my prayer that the Almighty shall replenish the losses for those affected and grant a speedy recovery to the injured,” he added.
Highlighting the urgency of fireside prevention and control, Atiku emphasized the will for enhanced protection measures to cancel time tragedies, specifically right through this season.
“These unfortunate incidents reinforce the urgent need for increased awareness about fire management in markets, public places, and on our roads, especially during this season of the year. I urge all relevant authorities to strengthen safety measures and preparedness to prevent future occurrences,” he instructed.