Lagos explosion buhari commiserates with victims as nnpc probes incidence

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Lagos Explosion: Buhari Commiserates with Victims as NNPC Probes Incidence

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the victims of the explosion that occurred at a NNPC depot in Lagos, Nigeria. The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, has left several people dead and many more injured.

In a statement, President Buhari expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery. He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to provide necessary assistance to the affected families.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has also launched an investigation into the incident, which is believed to have been caused by a leak in a pipeline. The corporation has promised to provide a comprehensive report on the incident and take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

The explosion has sparked widespread outrage and concern, with many calling for greater safety measures to be put in place to prevent such incidents. The incident has also raised questions about the safety record of the NNPC and other oil companies operating in Nigeria.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is expected that more information will be released in the coming days.