June 14, (THEWILL) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives.
THEWILL earlier reported that over 100 people returning from a marriage ceremony died in a boat accident at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Okasanmi Ajayion, on Wednesday, put the number of dead at 106 while 144 persons have been rescued.
Reacting to the sad incident, the President, in a statement issued on Wednesday, by State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, urged the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to look into the circumstances surrounding the boat accident.
President Tinubu promised that his administration would look into the challenges of inland water transportation in the country to ensure the matter of safety and operational standards are strictly adhered to.
He said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of our people in Kwara State. That the victims were guests at a wedding ceremony made the unfortunate accident more painful.
“My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of the tragic mishap. I also sympathise with the Government and people of Kwara State over the accident. May all loved ones find comfort.
“The Kwara State Government and relevant federal agencies should work together to unravel the immediate and remote causes of this unfortunate accident. Immediate relief and necessary assistance should also be provided to the survivors and families of victims.”
