Road Crash: Kogi Deputy Governor Visits Scene, Assures of Govt Support for Victims »

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, on Tuesday, visited the scene of a fatal accident along Hassan Katsina road in Lokoja.

The truck, which contains load of animals, goods and passengers. took-off from Bauchi and was headed for Enugu before the crash.

Deputy Governor Joel Salifu on receiving the call of the unfortunate incident arrived at the scene immediately, to access the level of mishaps in other to brief Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for further action.

Speaking at the scene of the accident, Deputy Governor expressed sadness over the unfortunate crash which led to the loss of 6, and 60 injured passengers, praying to God to grant the departed souls eternal rest.

He assured the people that the government would take proper medical care of the wounded persons, directing that they should be taken to the state specialist hospital and the Federal Teaching Hospital.

He commended the officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Sector Command, and the State Emergency Management Agency for their prompt response to the distress call of the incident, while urging them to continue to collaborate for effective service delivery.

Joel Salifu advised all drivers and motorist to avoid over-speeding and always carryout a routine mechanical supervision on their vehicles for road worthiness before embarking on trips.