The Rivers caucus of the House of Representatives has condoled with the victims of last week’s tanker explosion on Eleme Road in Port Harcourt.

In a statement on Monday by the leader of the caucus, Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers), the lawmakers expressed grief over the havoc caused by the inferno.

“As true representatives of our people, we express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by the tragic inferno. Our heart aches for the lives lost and the profound grief that now engulfs our dear Rivers.

“This tragic fire incident should rightly shake our people to their core, considering the magnitude of losses, and we stand in solidarity with those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every individual impacted by this tragedy,” he said.

Mr Dekor urged philanthropists and other Nigerians to lend a helping hand to those affected by providing whatever assistance possible to them.

The lawmaker urged Nigerians to use the moment to reflect on the importance of safety measures and prevention strategies to avoid such tragedies in the future.

(NAN)