The Lagos State Government has released an official statement to the press over the tanker explosion which occurred yesterday, June 28,2018
The State Government in its statement noted that it’s commiserating with the families of the 9 victims confirmed dead as well as those injured or affected by the fire incident
The statement which stated that its thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims read;
On behalf of the Lagos State Government, we extend our deepest commiseration to the families of persons who lost their lives as well as properties to the incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of pain and grief.
As a government, we would not relent in putting measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property of all residents.