On Friday, the Police Command in Plateau reported that a tanker explosion at Bauchi Road junction in Jos North Local Government Area has claimed the lives of 13 persons and destroyed 28 shops. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Alfred Alabo, disclosed that the tanker, which had brake failure, also damaged eight vehicles, six tricycles, and two motorcycles. The ten persons who sustained various degrees of injuries during the incident are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals.
The bodies of the deceased have been buried according to Islamic rites. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bartholomew Onyeka, visited the site of the incident and expressed regret over the action of some youths in the area who burnt down the official vehicle of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The Commissioner advised residents of the state to be law-abiding at all times. The incident is a reminder of the need for strict adherence to safety standards by tanker drivers in Nigeria. Authorities should also focus on ensuring adequate road infrastructure and maintenance to prevent such occurrences.
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