JISOP Commiserates with People of Jigawa over Fuel Tanker Explosion

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP), a coalition of civil society organizations, media, academia, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area.

In a statement signed by the platform’s chairman, Comrade Shu’aibu Musa Kafin-gana, and made available to the press, JISOP expressed deep sorrow over the devastating incident, which occurred last Tuesday night.

The explosion claimed the lives of over 150 people and left more than 100 others injured.

JISOP conveyed its sympathy to the families and relatives of the victims, as well as the entire people of Jigawa State.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic fuel tanker explosion that claimed precious lives, mostly youths, and left many others injured. Our hearts go out to the people of Jigawa State during this difficult time.

We pray for the souls of the departed to rest in peace, and may Almighty God grant their families the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement read.