Kogi govt mourns victims of fatal accident, takes responsibility for medical care of survivors 

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Kogi State Government has condoled with families of victims of a tragic accident that claimed six lives along the Lokoja-Okene road.

The bus carrying citizens from the 2025 commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities held earlier on Wednesday at the Government House, Lokoja who were involved in a fatal accident, leaving six dead and 13 injured.

In a press statement signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, the government described as unfortunate the accident which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claiming six precious lives.

The statement reads, “Thirteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities across the state.

“This tragedy has brought profound sorrow to the Government and people of Kogi State. We mourn deeply with the families of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to them during this painful and devastating moment. The loss of any Kogite is a loss to us all, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families and communities. This is indeed a dark day in our history.

“His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, has directed that the State Government take full responsibility for the medical care of all injured persons until they fully recover. Government officials have been deployed to the various hospitals to ensure that the victims receive the best possible treatment and to provide support to their families.

“Our hearts are with the families who lost their loved ones, as we consider this a state tragedy of devastating magnitude.

“As we collectively grieve, we ask for prayers for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the quick recovery of the injured. May God grant the bereaved families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”