The Head of National Emergency Management Agency, Uyo Operation Office, Ms Aisueni Mmandu, has said that scooping fuel from a fallen tanker is ‘a suicide mission’
Mmandu made the statement at a public awareness programme on tanker accidents and fires in Ikom, Cross River on Monday.
Mmandu cautioned members of the public on the need to stay away from fallen tankers with petroleum products, saying,” it can result in fire”
“When you see a fallen tanker with petroleum product, it is not the time for scooping fuel, fire can be ignited and people will be burnt to de.ath.
“In recent times, we have had tanker explosions in Niger, Jigawa, Delta, Enugu, Lagos and Cross River claiming hundreds of lives and property worth millions,” she said.
The NEMA official said that although tanker accidents were preventable, they were mainly caused by reckless driving, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance, road infrastructure challenges and lack of public awareness.
She urged government agencies, transport unions and community leaders to take proactive steps towards reducing tanker accidents and fires.
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