Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor is demanding for the formation of investigation committee into Maridi County fuel tank explosion which has killed nearly two hundred people and injured scores.
Patrick Raphael Zamoi calls on the national government, citizens, private sectors, non-governmental organizations or NGOs and well wishers to support the state in addressing the tragedy.
He urges the masses to remain calm until the cause of the fire is investigated and made public.
National Alliance Chairman Dr Lam Akol Ajawin in solidarity pays visit to the fuel explosion victims in Juba Teaching Hospital; stressing the need to take services to rural population rather than transporting ailing patients up to the city for medical service.
He conveys condolences to bereaved families and wishes quick recovery to the injured fuel explosion survivors undergoing treatment.
National Legislative Assembly Information Chairperson Thomas Wani Kundu describes the death of over 180 people and injury of more than 50 others flown to Juba Teaching Hospital for treatment as a national tragedy.
He expresses heartfelt condolences to the victim’s families and wishes the souls of the departed to rest in peace.
The officials spoke on Saturday during a visit to over 50 victims of Maridi petrol tank explosion receiving treatment in Juba Teaching Hospital.