Kwara Boat Accident: Tinubu Mourns Victims, Orders Thorough Investigation

• A tragic boat mishap in Kwara State has claimed the lives of over 100 wedding guests.

• President Bola Tinubu expresses deep sadness over the incident.

• The incident occurred at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow regarding the tragic boat incident that took place in Kwara State, resulting in the loss of numerous lives.

According to reports, the boat mishap claimed the lives of more than 100 individuals who were attending a wedding in Egbu village, located in the Patigi Local Government Area of the state.

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Tinubu stated:

“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”.

While urging 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.

“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,” the President said.

Abiodun Oladunjoye

Director of Information

June 14, 2023

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