Buhari orders investigation into Jos explosion
President
Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered a thorough investigation into the
chlorine gas explosion in Jos, Plateau State, at the weekend.
No fewer
than eight people reportedly died and 101 others in unconscious state
after inhaling chlorine from a cylinder that exploded at the treatment
plant of the Plateau State Water Board in Jos.
Senior
Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,
in a statement said Buhari announced his decision to probe the incident
in a message of commiseration to the families of the victims as well as
the government and people of Plateau State over the incident.
Buhari was quoted as saying that an investigation into the incident was necessary to avoid recurrence.
“The investigation should unravel the facts 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,” the President reportedly said.
Buhari
prayed that Allah should grant the souls of those who lost their lives
in the explosion peaceful repose and grant a quick recovery to those who
were injured in the tragedy.
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