The Federal Government has ordered the immediate transfer of victims of the Suleja tanker explosion to tertiary health facilities to ensure they receive advanced medical care.
The directive was announced on Sunday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a visit to Suleja, Niger State.
Leading a high-powered delegation, including the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, and heads of federal agencies, Idris conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the incident, which occurred at Dikko Junction in Suleja.
The delegation also conveyed condolences to the government and people of Niger State.
