The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Tayo Alasoadura, on Sunday commiserated with victims of Saturday’s explosion on the Akure-Owo highway.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a truck conveying dynamites on Saturday exploded on the ever-busy highway, destroying houses as well as a church and school.
Alasoadura, in a statement, expressed the hope that the cause of the explosion would be thoroughly investigated by relevant agencies of government and their reports made public.
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He urged the government to offer appropriate monetary relief to victims of the blast.
Alasoadura regretted that the unfortunate incident happened at a time the country was battling with the coronavirus ravaging the world.
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The minister urged residents to follow government directives so that the blast site and its environment could be restored and made safe for all.