President Muhammadu Buhari has paid condolences to the families of those killed in the Sabon Gari, Kano, gas explosion, which claimed nine lives.
Buhari later urged officials to give sufficient treatment to the injured.
The President’s message is included in a press release signed Wednesday by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.
“The gas explosion in Kano is very sad. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery,” said the President.
“In this moment of profound grief, I pray to the Almighty to bestow strength upon the families of the victims, the government and people of Kano State and urge them to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
President Buhari praised the State Government, National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, the military, police, and other Federal Government agencies for their quick reaction to the situation.