By Muhd D Haidar
The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP) extended their heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Jigawa State for the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majia Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state.
JISOP, a platform that comprised Civil Society Organizations, Media, Academia, ethnic minority and Persons with Disability (PWDs).
The condolence message is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the platform, Comrade Shu’aibu Musa Kafin-gana and made it available to news men.
The devastating incident, which occurred last Tuesday night, claimed the lives of more than 150 people while over 100 others injured.
The platform expressed deep sadness and sympathized with the government of Jigawa state, families, relatives of the victims and entire people of Jigawa state.
“JISOP deeply saddened by the tragic fuel tanker explosion that claimed precious lives, mostly Youths and left many injured.
Our heart goes out to the people of Jigawa State during this difficult time. We pray that the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may Almighty God grant their families the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”. The statement added.