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October 24, 2024
The former presidential candidate made this call while reacting to the news of a viral video which showed dozen of Cross Rivers residents scooping fuel from a fallen tanker in Akamkpa Local government area of the state.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to launch a nationwide campaign to prevent future events in which Nigerians scoop fuel from fallen petrol tankers.
The former presidential candidate made this call while reacting to the news of a viral video which showed dozen of Cross Rivers residents scooping fuel from a fallen tanker in Akamkpa Local government area of the state.
The video captured in 43 seconds which was shared by a popular journalist based in the state, Agba Jalingo showed the residents carrying different buckets filled with petrol they scooped from the fallen tanker.
A vehicle of security operatives was seen parked very close to the incident, indicating that the security operatives, despite knowing the dangers, did nothing to stop the people from engaging in the reckless action.
This incident is coming barely a week after about 181 people died from a similar incident in Jigawa State.
Reacting, Atiku blamed the failed policies of Tinubu’s government for the reoccurrence of the reckless incidents.
He said: “I know that the times are tough for Nigerians. It has even been made more challenging by the trial-and-error policies of this bumbling administration. However, your lives are the most precious things that should never be mortgaged. This is why it is pertinent that the concerned government MDAs should commence a robust campaign to educate citizens on the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen petroleum tankers.
“Your lives matter to you and your loved ones. Scooping petrol, a highly flammable liquid from a fallen tanker, is a suicide that no one should undertake. We've experienced too many tragedies from incidents such as the latest one in Cross River State, and everything must be done to avert another.”
I know that the times are tough for Nigerians. It has even been made more challenging by the trial-and-error policies of this bumbling administration. However, your lives are the most precious things that should never be mortgaged. This is why it is pertinent that the concerned… https://t.co/7fEFKPCdmP
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 24, 2024