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Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Rivers Tanker Fire Incident At Eleme

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the weekend fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum product at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Commiserating with the government and people of Rivers State on this tragedy, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and property, the President, in a release issued on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, praysle for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. 

President Tinubu directed federal agencies in the state to continue liaising with the state government to provide the much-needed immediate support to all victims of the incident. 

The President commended the first responders in Rivers state for their bravery and dedication in assisting those affected by the accident, and expressed confidence that stricter safety regulations for the transportation of petroleum products will be implemented to prevent such tragedies in  future. 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

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