Niger State Government during the distribution of medical supplies for the victims…Photo Credit: Government House
Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for victims of the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa village, Katcha Local Government Area, and has approved comprehensive free medical treatment for survivors of the tragedy.
This was disclosed in a Thursday statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, who said the decision followed the visit of a state government delegation led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties,Murtala Bagana, to the scene of the explosion and hospitals where the injured victims are receiving treatment.
The Niger government during the distribution of medical supplies for the victims…Photo Credit: Government House
It was confirmed in the statement that a mass burial was conducted for the deceased victims in Katcha, with special prayers held for the repose of their souls and quick recovery for the injured.
“A mass burial for the deceased victims was conducted in Katcha with a special prayer for the repose of their souls and quick recovery for the injured.
“The state government confirmed that normalcy has returned to the affected community and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents,” the statement partly read.
The medical supplies for the victims of the tanker explosion in Niger…Photo Credit: Government House
The Niger government during the distribution of medical supplies for the victims…Photo Credit: Government House
According to the government, about 50 people sustained injuries in the incident, with some receiving medical attention for burns and others for inhalation-related injuries.
“The Niger State Government has approved comprehensive free medical care for all the surviving victims of the Essa tanker explosion.
“Out of the about 50 injured persons, some are receiving medical attention for burns, others for inhalation-related injuries at various health facilities such as the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Bida and General Hospitals Bida as well as Agaie, while those severely injured are in the National Hospital Abuja, Gwagwalada Specialist, and FMC Jabi,” the statement added.
The state government during its visit to some of the tanker explosion victims in Niger…Photo Credit: Government House
The state government during the visit to survivors of the tanker explosion in Niger…Photo Credit: Government House
The government also announced that drugs and medical supplies worth over ₦10 million had been provided to hospitals treating the victims, alongside cash donations to affected families receiving care.
“The state government also provided drugs and medical supplies worth over ₦10 million to support hospitals treating the victims and presented cash donations to the affected families receiving care in the hospitals,” it stated.
It further commended the management of the FMC Bida for its swift response, as well as the State Ministry of Health, Emergency Response Teams, and the Katcha Local Government Authority for coordinating rescue and medical operations.
“The state government commended the management of the FMC Bida for their swift response and professional support while appreciating the State Ministry of Health, Emergency Response Teams, and the Katcha Local Government Authority, who are jointly coordinating the rescue and medical operations,” the government said.
The recuperating victims of the tanker explosion victims in Niger…Photo Credit: Government House
The injured victims from the tanker explosion victims in Niger…Photo Credit: Government House
The statement also urged residents to desist from scooping fuel from fallen tankers, warning that such acts endanger lives.
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