Kogi State Government Mourns Victims Of Tragic Accident,Pledges Support To Families.
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Kogi State Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of victims of a tragic accident that occurred along the Lokoja-Okene road, claiming six lives and leaving 13 others injured.
Investigator news reports that the accident involved a bus carrying citizens returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the Government House, Lokoja.
In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government described the accident as unfortunate and pledged to take full responsibility for the medical care of the injured.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed government officials to provide support to the families of the victims and ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment.
The statement reads, “Thirteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities across the state.
“This tragedy has brought profound sorrow to the Government and people of Kogi State. We mourn deeply with the families of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to them during this painful and devastating moment.”
“The loss of any Kogite is a loss to us all, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families and communities. This is indeed a dark day in our history.”the statement reads.
The Commissioner went further to state that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed government officials to provide support to the families of the victims and ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment.
“His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, has directed that the State Government take full responsibility for the medical care of all injured persons until they fully recover.”
“Government officials have been deployed to the various hospitals to ensure that the victims receive the best possible treatment and to provide support to their families.”
“Our hearts are with the families who lost their loved ones, as we consider this a state tragedy of devastating magnitude.”
“As we collectively grieve, we ask for prayers for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the quick recovery of the injured. May God grant the bereaved families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”Fanwo submitted.
