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IGP COMMISERATES WITH NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT OVER TANKER EXPLOSION
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 days
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP emphasized the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols on the roads, warning against negligence and disregard for regulations that can lead to such catastrophic incidents. “The IGP, while emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols on our roads, warns firmly against the negligence and disregard for regulations that can lead to such catastrophic incidents,” Adejobi stated. The IGP directed all State Commissioners of Police to strengthen their Motor Traffic Divisions (MTDs) to ensure strict compliance and enforcement of established protocols and traffic regulations on highways. Adejobi noted that the IGP further charged vehicle owners and drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and abide by traffic rules to prevent tragedies. Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the IGP prayed for the souls of the departed and called on stakeholders, including transport operators and the general public, to prioritize safety and responsibility in their operations and actions. The tanker explosion resulted in the loss of over 73 lives, numerous injuries, and destruction of several shops and property. The IGP’s directive is aimed at preventing such incidents in the future.
