‘Onitsha Tanker Fire Incident Unfortunate’, Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, And Others React
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has condoled with the victims of the Onitsha tanker fire incident which has led to the loss of lives and properties.
Traders at the Ochanja market were not spared as their shops got burnt with goods inside it beyond recognition. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the February 23 election took to his Twitter page, praying for the victims.
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“We’ve had many preventable fuel tanker tragedies. I received with sadness, reports of a tanker explosion in Onitsha, Anambra State, which caused massive destruction to lives and properties in Ochanja Market area. My prayers and thoughts are with the families of the affected. -AA,” he wrote.
We’ve had many preventable fuel tanker tragedies. I received with sadness, reports of a tanker explosion in Onitsha, Anambra State, which caused massive destruction to lives and properties in Ochanja Market area. My prayers and thoughts are with the families of the affected. -AA
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 17, 2019
On his part, Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the scene as heartbreaking.
“The scenes from the unfortunate fire incident in Onitsha, Anambra state are heartbreaking. I wish to share my heartfelt condolences to Governor Obiano and our brothers and sisters in Anambra state. I offer our support as they begin to rebuild.”
The scenes from the unfortunate fire incident in Onitsha, Anambra state are heartbreaking. I wish to share my heartfelt condolences to Governor Obiano and our brothers and sisters in Anambra state. I offer our support as they begin to rebuild.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 17, 2019
See further reactions below.
See how helpless people are. They are on their own!
Where is Governor Willie Obiano?
This is irresponsibility at its it’s highest! Onitsha market is one of the biggest markets in Nigeria. It should have had fire service station close to it. https://t.co/PxwwEG8r49— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) October 16, 2019
Last night was a lot. We really are on our own in this country… Those images from Onitsha are still so heartbreaking.
May the departed Rest In Peace ??— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 17, 2019
May God comfort you my Onitsha brothers and May He restore all you have lost. So sad ? pic.twitter.com/2E29rJ2i3i
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 17, 2019
What Type Of Government Did We Vote For, Is This The Government For The People And By The People, Where Have We Gone Wrong In Nigeria, An Inferno For Hours With No Fire Service From Anambra State Onitsha To Manage The Situation Instead The Neighboring State (Delta State) pic.twitter.com/0qfZkIjIod
— INEC CHAIRMAN (Graceboi) (@chiprosper1) October 17, 2019
Tomorrow, Willie Obiano will show up at #Onitsha fire scene in dark glasses, point here and there, take pictures, promise audio money to those that lost their business, we forget and go back to our default settings.
It happens again. Repeat.
— Paschal (@PaschalPax) October 16, 2019
The fire in onitsha is a horrible thing. God rest the souls lost and wishes of strength to the families left behind.
— T.E.S.L.I.M (@VectorThaViper) October 16, 2019
I just saw the pics on Facebook. A before and after the Onitsha Fire Incident. Kedu ebe this young man ga ebido like this? Na ochichi Buhari a ka guy man ga ebidokwa uwa n’isi. pic.twitter.com/eCwYzA2c5T
— Mazi Waltz (@EduWaltzChuka) October 16, 2019
Fire still on, thank God for the rain#Onitsha #onitshafireoutbreak #OnitshaFire pic.twitter.com/RHmDwB03CA
— Chekwube O. (@saintmaker1) October 16, 2019
