Reacting to the incident which happened on Wednesday, President Buhari said:

“I am profoundly touched by the sight of the charred remains of an innocent mother and her child who are victims of this tragedy.”

According to the President, “I also extend my sympathies to other victims of the explosion whose houses, shops and other property were destroyed in the mishap.”

The President explained that, “while I express sadness over this tragedy, I must at the same time call for urgent action on the part of those concerned to stem these frequent fatal disasters on public roads.”

According to him, “safety precautions and routine maintenance are taken for granted by vehicle owners.”