Buhari called on the Ministry of Transport under the
leadership of Rotimi Amaechi, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other
stakeholders to ensure safety standards are adhered to on Nigerian roads.
The truck was said to have lost control and rammed into the
wall of the popular Toronto Hospital at Upper-Iweka before exploding.
The State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP
Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident.
Reacting to the incident, a statement by Buhari’s Media
Aide, Garba Shehu quoted the president as saying: “I am profoundly touched by
the sight of the charred remains of an innocent mother and her child who are
victims of this tragedy.
“I also extend my sympathies to other victims of the
explosion whose houses, shops and other property were destroyed in the mishap.”
The President explained that “while I express sadness over
this tragedy, I must at the same time call for urgent action on the part of
those concerned to stem these frequent fatal disasters on public roads.”
Buhari added, “safety precautions and routine maintenance
are taken for granted by vehicle owners.”
“I call on the Ministry of Transport, the Federal Road
Safety Commission and other stakeholders to urgently address the issue of
safety standards in the country, with a view to stemming the embarrassing
frequency of these tragedies
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