Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with Ometan in Okpe Local Government Area of the state on the death of seven indigenes of the community in a tanker explosion on Friday morning.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred at about 10 a.m. when the tanker laden with fuel fell on the road in Ometan community along the Warri-Sapele Road on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Speaking at the accident scene, Governor Oborevwori flanked by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, and former Chairman of Okpe Local Government, Isaiah Esiovwa, empathised with the community on the incident.
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Oborevwori said: “I was just coming from the creeks where I went to inspect projects and there was no network. So immediately I arrived the navy jetty, I received a message from the Head of Personnel Management of Okpe Local Government Council informing me of the sad incident.
“On getting here, I saw dead bodies and those who witnessed the unfortunate incident said the tanker had an accident and exploded which led to the fire explosion.
“It is a very sad situation and I commiserate with the people of Ometan community and families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident.”
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