The First lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has commiserated with Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the families of victims of the fuel tanker explosion that occurred in Port Harcourt on Friday.
Recalled that four persons and over 70 vehicles were burnt in the fuel tanker explosion that occurred along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the state at about 7:30 p.m.
The first lady in a statement issued on Sunday by her Media Assistant, Bukola Kukoyi, described the incident as “sad and heartbreaking”.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to Gov. Fubara, the families of those who lost loved ones in the horrific petroleum tanker explosion and the entire community affected by this tragedy.
“Losing lives in such a sudden and devastating way is heartbreaking.
“My thoughts and prayers are with those who are grieving the immense losses,” she said