By Balarabe Alkassim
The Speaker House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas has extended his condolences to the government and people of Kwara State over the Boat mishap that claimed the lives of 104 people.
He condoled them in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Musa Abdullahi Krishi on Sunday.
Abbas said the news of the mishap was as devastating as it was heartbreaking, noting that such incident must be avoided to save the lives of Nigerians.
The Speaker therefore expressed his grief over the incidence saying that, he was deeply pained that the precious lives of over 100 of our compatriots were lost during the unfortunate incident, which occurred at the Patigi Local Government area of the state.
He said,”The incident was one too many. We must guard against such occurrence in future. Necessary actions must be taken to prevent such incident.
“My heart bleeds. I was pained and devasted at the news of the boat mishap in Kwara. The lives of 104 Nigerians were so precious, but we lost them just like that in one fell swoop.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that lost their loved ones during the incident”.
Abbas sent his heartfelt condolences to the people and the Government of Kwara State over the losses of lives, which he described as sorrowful.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of those that lost their lives, and wished those that sustained injuries from the incident a very quick recovery.
