Tinubu orders probe, priority treatment for victims of Abuja truck explosion

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered priority treatment of persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja.

He also directed a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja.

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed the directive in a statement he signed Thursday titled, ‘President Tinubu directs investigation into tanker explosion in Karu, sympathises with victims.’

Late on Wednesday night, a tragic tanker explosion rocked the Karu area of Abuja, leading to multiple accidents and the loss of several lives.

In the immediate aftermath, Tinubu ordered a thorough investigation, instructing the relevant authorities to determine the root causes and recommend strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The incident is the latest in a series of tanker-related tragedies across Nigeria in 2025.

Onanuga stated, “The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour.

“President Tinubu ordered priority treatment of the injured in various medical facilities in the capital city.

“The President directed security agencies, particularly those concerned with road safety, to pay closer attention to traffic around the capital city’s entry and exit points.”

He prayed for the souls of the departed and the grace of the Almighty God to comfort families that have lost their loved ones.