KOGI GOVERNOR EXPRESSES SHOCK AND SORROW OVER FATAL TANKER ACCIDENT IN LOKOJA
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
‘Governor Yahaya Bello Expresses Shock and Sorrow over the Fatal Tanker Explosion’
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello has expressed shock over the unfortunate fatal tanker explosion which took place in the early hours of Wednesday 23, September, around the Felele area of Lokoja metropolis.
Governor Bello is very sad to learn of the tragic loss of lives, many vehicles, property and other valuables in the petrol tanker fire while expressing his deepest condolences to the family of those affected by the ugly occurrence. He said this is sadly the greatest tragedies the state has witnessed in recent times while describing the unfortunate accident as a sad development and shares the feeling of those who lost their loves ones in this incident.
The Governor also urged the students of Kogi State Polytechnic to remain calm and peaceful, stating that he equally shared in their grieving moment over the death of some of their colleagues in the disaster.
Onogwu Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.