Death toll rises to 153 in Jigawa fire incident

The death toll has risen to 153 with 100 people hospitalized in a tanker truck explosion in Majia Local Government Area of ​​Jigawa State.

DAILY POST earlier reported that the death toll rose to 105, while another 70 sustained injuries of varying degrees.

In a new statement, police spokesperson DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the increase in the number of victims.

He said those who lost their lives were buried in a mass grave while the injured were currently receiving medicines at Aminu Kano, Jahun, Nguru, Hadejia and Gumel hospitals.

Meanwhile, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi expressed his deep regret over the tragic incident.

Governor Namadi, who quickly visited the scene of the accident and participated in the funeral prayer and collective burial of the deceased.

According to him, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this painful time.

“We sympathize with those who lost loved ones and those injured in this tragic incident.”

Governor Namadi also said that the state government will take care of the treatment of all those injured in the inferno who are now receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state and beyond.

He said the State Government will ensure that “affected families receive the necessary assistance as we continue to work towards preventing such tragedies in the future”.

According to the latest figures from the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), 107 people have so far died in the accident, while 57 have been hospitalized with burns of varying degrees.

Governor Namadi urged the public to always prioritize safety during such emergencies and avoid crowds at accident sites to avoid further tragedies.