Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Buhari Investigates Jos Gas Explosion

President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja directed a thorough investigation into the chloride gas explosion in Jos Plateau state on Sunday, July 26, 2015.

Jos Chemical Explosion Kills 14, Injures Over Hundred

Chlorine cylinder explosion at water treatment plant in Jos, Plateau state.

According to the News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN), disclosed that in a condolence message to the families of the victims, government and people of the state, the president said an investigation into the incident was necessary to avoid recurrence.

President Buhari disclosed that, “the investigation should unravel the fact as to whether this was just an accident. Whatever is the case, we need to get to the bottom of this unfortunate and tragic incident”.

However, Buhari prayed that Allah should grant the souls of those who lost their souls in the explosion peaceful repose and grant quick recovery to the injured.

It can be recalled that, the explosion had claimed not fewer than eight lives, left 112 other victims receiving treatment in four different health facilities in Jos.

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