Governor visits scene of Iyana Ipaja tanker fire [PHOTOS]

monjola sotubo

June 3, 2015 9:37 AM

The early morning inferno, which consumed vehicles and buildings on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, was caused by a fuel-laden tanker which fell of a bridge in the area.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode visits scene of Iyana Ipaja fire incident on June 2, 2015.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has paid a visit to the scene of a tanker fire in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state.

Ambode blamed the frequent tanker accidents in the state on the indiscipline displayed by the drivers.

“Around 1am, a tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petrol fell from the Ipaja Bridge and spilled all its contents covering almost five streets here. In the last four hours, all our emergency agencies have been effectively on the ground and we have been able to manage and control consequences of what 33,000 litres of petrol would have done to this neighbourhood,” the governor said.

“Thank God, there has not been any loss of lives, but again, there are victims whose shops were destroyed. As of the last count, the agencies have been able to report that everything has been put under control. We’ve also recorded two other incidences, just like this one in other parts of Lagos overnight; one in Badagry and the other one in the Ojo area. It would also mean that our tanker drivers have to start to do something about their operations. We cannot continue to record loss of lives and property because our tanker drivers ‎are not disciplined,” he added.

Ambode was sworn in as Governor of the state on Friday, May 29.

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