Buhari expresses grief over Sierra Leone oil tanker death
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the government and people of Sierra Leone, following the fuel tanker explosion in Freetown, the country’s capital in which at least 99 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the government and people of Sierra Leone, following the fuel tanker explosion in Freetown, the country’s capital in which at least 99 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
The tragic incident happened late on Friday when a fuel tanker exploded following a collision, and many people rushed to the scene to siphon off petrol.
Buhari, in a statement by hisspokesman, Garba Shehu on Saturday, said he is anguished by the unfortunate loss of lives and injury to so many.
He offered condolences on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria to the bereaved families, the government and people of Sierra Leone and wished the injured an early recovery.
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