Epe LG Chairman Reacts To Ita-Opo Accident, Says Perpetrators Will Face The Law

By Babatunde Kaka

• Epe LG Chairman Reacts To Ita-Opo Accident, assures residents that perpetrators will face the full wrath of the Law

• She also assures that the survivors of the accident will be well taken care of and nursed back to health

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun has assured residents of Epe that perpetrator of Tuesday’s fatal accident that claimed lives at the Ita-Opo traffic light spot will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

She also assures that the survivors of the accident will be well taken care of and nursed back to health.

This online media platform reported that at least six people died in Epe on Tuesday after a speeding vehicle reportedly ran into them.

Animashaun who spoke in a statement made available to EKO HOT BLOG disclosed that she was saddened by the incident.

The chairman said she swung into action immediately after she was briefed about the incident by visiting the accident victims at the Epe General Hospital where she impressed it on the Chief Medical Director to ensure that the survivors are given adequate medical attention.

She also acknowledged the grievances and uproars of the residents over the unprofessional conduct of the men of the Nigerian Police during the incident.

She said, “I am truly saddened by the fatal accident that occurred yesterday evening at Ita-Opo; claiming the lives of 2 people and leaving 3 others severely injured.

“Immediately after I was alerted of this occurrence, I made my way to Epe General Hospital to check in on the survivors. I also prompted the Medical Director to ensure that the survivors are attended to speedily before proceeding to Epe Police Division to make sure that the culprit had been detained.

“I am also aware that the perceived lackadaisical attitude over this issue by officials of the law has caused some agitation within our community but I am here to assure you all that everyone responsible for this unfortunate incident will be brought to book according to the law and made to pay for the damages they’ve caused.

“We have and will continue to do all we can to ensure that the survivors are well taken of and nursed back to health.

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“My good people of Epe, please note that your complaints are valid and I do not take your grievances for granted. We will do all that’s necessary to restore peace and safety to our community once again.

“I pray for comfort for those who lost their loved ones. May the good Lord grant us all the fortitude to bear this loss,” the statement read in part.

Princess Surah, however, urged motorists using the busy Ita-Opo junction to be aware of and obey the traffic light as this will avert such incidents witnessed on that axis and other busy roads in the community.

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