The Kogi State Government has declared a two-day mourning in honour of the victims of a tanker explosion which occurred in Lokoja the state capital.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, KINGSLEY FANWO.

FANWO said the State Government was saddened by the unfortunate incident and as a result of the importance placed on the lives of the people, the Governor decided to declare a two-day state mourning to honour the departed souls.

The tanker explosion, which occurred in the Felele area of Lokoja, along the Lokoja/Abuja Highway claimed 23 lives.