The Governor of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described as very unfortunate, the fire incident caused by a tanker conveying petrol along the East-West Road which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed a good number of vehicles.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara expressed sadness at the gory sights that he saw when he visited the scene of the incident, accompanied by the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the State Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Uchechukwu Nwafor, this morning.
The Governor said the incident which occurred between Indorama Gate and Aleto Bridge on the popular and ever-busy Eleme section of the East-West Road now undergoing major reconstruction by the Federal Government could have been avoided if the motorists were cautious.
Governor Fubara explained that he had already requested the relevant government agencies to provide him a detailed account of their findings to enable the State Government take appropriate decisions and actions to significantly remedy the situation.
The statement added that Governor Fubara after findings would provide support for the families that are bereaved and also take measures to cushion the effect of the loses of victims.
This is so sad
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