Saraki griefs over devastating explosions, fire outbreak

Former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed grief over the devastating explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, fire outbreak in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, fire outbreak at a market on Lagos-Asaba road, Agbor; the supermarket fire in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja; inferno in Karmo market, Abuja, in the last 24 hours.

He advocated that as investigations are being conducted into the various destructive incidence, authorities must ensure that anyone indicted is brought to justice.

Saraki in a statement declared:

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki
@bukolasaraki

“Over the last 24 hours, communities across Nigeria have grappled with devastating events. From the explosion in Ibadan, which claimed lives, injured many, and buried property; to the unfortunate fire outbreak in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State, many people’s lives and livelihoods have been destroyed.

“To the news of a market fire on Lagos-Asaba road, Agbor; the supermarket fire in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja; to the reports of a fire in Karmo market, also in Abuja — news of one tragedy after another has barely given us time to grieve for the previous one.

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“At this time, my heartfelt prayers are with all those injured, displaced, and grieving in the aftermath of these unfortunate incidents. As a nation, we must do more to mitigate such devastating fires, and enact stronger emergency response measures.

“As the authorities continue to investigate all these incidents, it is my hope that anyone found culpable will be brought to justice.

“May the Almighty grant strength and comfort to those affected and healing to the injured. Amen.”

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Meanwhile, victims, survivors, relatives of the dead, have continued to groan in agony, while the injured have been taken to the hospital for medical attention, and sympathizers expressing their feelings.