The speaker in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba, described the gas explosion as ”very unfortunate and painful’’. x“ I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate gas explosion in Agbor on Friday. I share in the pains of those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident. Oborevwori prayed God to grant the souls of those who lost their lives eternal rest and for speedy recovery for those who suffered various degrees of burns and injuries. NAN recalls that the incident, which claimed four lives, left some other victims with various degrees of injuries.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2021 08:03 UTC