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Abuja-Keffi highway tanker explosion: Firdt Lady mourns victims
Mrs. Tinubu said in the statement: “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of the tanker explosion that occurred on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, by the Karu Bridge along the Abuja—Keffi Highway, which led to the loss of many lives and property.
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has mourned the victims of the tanker explosion that occurred along the Abuja-Keffi expressway on Wednesday evening.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the First Lady, while mourning with the families of the accident victims, called on vehicle owners, especially those with articulated vehicles, to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.
Mrs. Tinubu said in the statement: “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of the tanker explosion that occurred on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, by the Karu Bridge along the Abuja—Keffi Highway, which led to the loss of many lives and property.
“I commiserate with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, the families of the deceased and injured, the residents, affected business and property owners and the people of Abuja.
“I urge owners and drivers of vehicles, especially articulated vehicles, to ensure the roadworthiness and good condition of their cars before putting them on the road to avert a reoccurrence of such incidences.
“I pray Almighty God grants the souls of the departed eternal rest and their family and friends the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. To the injured, I wish them speedy recovery.”
