AMBODE AT SCENE OF TANKER EXPLOSION IN IYANA IPAJA, PROMISES SUCCOUR TO VICTIMS
In a move which demonstrated his responsiveness to the plight of the citizens, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday visited the scene of a Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) laden tanker which caught fire after falling off the Ipaja bridge, causing extensive damages, promising that he would ensure that all those who lost properties get back to their normal business life.
The Governor who inspected the affected areas and properties including vehicles destroyed, alongside the State Police Commissioner, Mr Kayode Aderanti, the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Special Duties, Dr Aderemi Desalu, Home Affairs, Mrs Grace Oladimeji and Director of State Fire Service, Mr Rasak Fadipe, said as soon as he receives the report in the next 48 hours, something positive would be done to ensure that life returns to normal.

“As at 1am this morning, a tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petrol fell from Ipaja Bridge and spilled all its contents within the environs of Ipaja, covering almost five streets here. In the last four hours, all our emergency agencies have been effectively on ground and we have been able to manage and control consequences of what 33,000 litres of petrol would have done to this neighbourhood”,