The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says February 2021 is the deadline for the installation of safety valves in petroleum tankers.
This according to the safety corps is part of efforts to curb recurring explosions across the country.
The Corp Marshall, Boboye Oyeyemi made this known on Wednesday at its end of the year patrol briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Oyeyemi said the safety valves are essential to prevent tanker explosions and ensure that, “even if tanker falls, it won’t spill.”
Speaking on safety measures during the yuletide, the FRSC Boss guaranteed that the deployment of personnel to various tank farms will be extensively enforced.
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Three persons have been killed and 33 others injured in a fatal road accident on Gwachipe Bridge in the Lambatta, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State.
The accident which occurred around 12 pm was allegedly caused by a speeding trailer which and lost control crashed on the bridge.
It was learnt the vehicle which was going to Lagos from Kano had 36 passengers on board including the driver.
The Suleja-Lambata outpost route of the Federal Road Safety Corps was said to have carried out the rescue exercise and moved the victims to hospital.
The Niger State Sector Commander, Joel Dagwa, disclosed that the crash was a lone crash which involved a commercial trailer without number plate.
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Six persons lost their lives, while about 30 houses were burnt down on Wednesday when the driver of a petrol-laden tanker lost control in the Gaika area of Jebba, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.
PUNCH Metro gathered that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by the inferno that followed the crash.
It was gathered that the accident happened around 9am when the tanker driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle.
The tanker was said to have hit a car in its rear, which was instantly engulfed by fire before it ran into nearby buildings, no fewer than 30 of which were affected.