The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, killed at least three people and also destroyed properties worth millions of naira

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described the fire outbreak caused by a tanker explosion in Onitsha, Anambra State, as preventable.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, killed at least three people and also destroyed properties worth millions of naira.

In a post on Twitter on Thursday, Atiku said, “We’ve had many preventable fuel tanker tragedies.

“I received with sadness, report of a tanker explosion in Onitsha, Anambra State, which caused massive destruction to lives and properties in Ochanja Market area.

“My prayers and thoughts are with the families of the affected persons.”