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Tanker Explosion : Kogi Government Declares Two-Day Mourning
The Kogi state governmgovernmen has declared a two-day mourning in honour of the victims of the traggic tanker explosion on
Following the tanker explosion which occurred in Lokoja, Kogi state on wednesday claiming about 23 lives, the state Government has declared a two-day mourning in honour of the victims.
Information on 9ja news says the announcement is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo.
The statement reads “The Governor and the Government of Kogi State are saddened by the unfortunate incident that claimed many lives in the early hours of today.
“The people are the State. Therefore, the primary responsibility of the Government is to ensure the safety and well-being of the Kogi people.
“As a result of the importance placed on the lives of our people, the Government has declared a two-day state mourning to honor the departed souls.
“In this time of grief, we urge the people to be deep in sober reflection and stand together for one another to pull out of the agonizing loss,” the statement read in part.
Investigations are ongoing to find out the cause of the tragic accident in Kogi State which claimed many lives. The accident occurred at Falele axis of the Abuja-Lokoja expressway in Kogi State.
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