Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said he is deeply hurt by the news of the death of some school students and another citizen in a fatal accident that occurred in Osogbo, the state capital, in the early hours of Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday.
A bus and a tricycle conveying students was reported to have collided at the front of WOCDIF in the Ring Road area of Osogbo, which led to the death of four students and another commuter.
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Several other persons were injured.
Responding to the incident, Governor Adeleke expressed deep pain at the disturbing event, conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the Government and people of Osun State to the families of those touched by the incident.
Adeleke reiterated the call on users of road to exercise caution and adhere strictly to safety guidance on roads, saying the State Government under him will work with relevant authorities to make the road safer for users.
While commending the state’s emergency service for the swiftness in responding to mishap as the current incident, the Governor declared the willingness of his administration to continue to pursue efforts to guide against an experience like this.
He said: “I am distraught to hear about the terrible accident that resulted in the death of five people in Osogbo due to a fatal accident while five other people sustained injuries of varying degrees.
“It is really painful for me, and I want to use this avenue to commiserate with the families of the deceased.
“It is my prayer that God Almighty repose their souls and give their loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses occasioned by their death.
“As a government, we will give the needed support to the injured and pray for their quick recoveries.”
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