The state Government has extended condolence to the families of those who lost their lives after a fuel tanker fire explosion at Ogere, along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway, yesterday.

The Deputy Governor, Engr. NOIMOT SALAKO-OYEDELE who led a government delegation to the scene of the incident, commended officials of the fire service and road management agencies for responding promptly to the emergency, which helped in limiting the tragic loss of lives.

The Deputy governor also implored motorists to always obey traffic rules, promising that the State government would do its best to resolve the gridlock around the area.