From Owen Akenzua, Asaba
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday’s fire incident caused by a diesel tanker in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area.
The diesel tanker reportedly suffered a brake failure, fell at a traffic light junction and exploded into a ball of fire that burnt four persons to death.
Three other persons suffered various degrees of injury in the explosion and the resultant inferno.
In commiserating with Ika South Local Government and the people of the area on the tragedy, which resulted in the loss of lives and property, the governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the fire incident as horrifying and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and fortitude to those bereaved in the unfortunate incident.
Governor Oborevwori directed the Ministry of Health, State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant authorities to expedite action by providing the much-needed support to all victims of the incident.
The governor commended the Fire Service, people of Ika South Local Government and security agencies who rallied round to put out the inferno and their dedication to assisting those affected by the incident.
