Jigawa explosion: Gov. Yusuf donates N100m to families

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano has donated N100 million to the survivors and deceased families of Tuesday’s tanker explosion that occurred at Majiya town of Taura local government area of the state.

Yusuf made the announcement during a sympathy visit to Gov. Umar Namadi in Dutse.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 150 persons lost their lives and over 50 others were injured when a petrol tanker exploded in Majia on Tuesday night.

The governor, who expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, described it as “worst” tragedy that has befallen Jigawa and Nigeria in general.

“On behalf of the government and good people of Kano state, I’m here to commiserate with you over this unfortunate and tragic fire incident that cost the lives and properties of innocent citizens of your state in Majiya town of Taura local government.

“It is unfortunate that the Jigawa government and indeed Nigeria lost over 100 lives of innocent citizens.

“The people of Kano and Jigawa are brothers and sisters, therefore, on behalf of the government and good people of the state, I wish to announce a token donation of N100 million so that the government can take care of victims at the hospital, as well as the families of those that departed,” Yusuf said.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant those who lost their lives Jannatul Firdaus and quick recovery to those who survived the incident.

Responding, Namadi, expressed profound gratitude to Yusuf and the people of Kano state for the kind donation.

“We thank you for the visit. On behalf of the government and the people of Jigawa, I want to thank you and the people of Kano state for this solidarity and brotherhood,” Namadi said.

Namadi further informed his Kano counterpart that so far, 167 persons have lost their lives while 97 others were in the hospital.