The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor has been identified as one of the survivors of the boat accidents that claimed five lives in Delta State on Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Nkem Nwaeke, on Wednesday.
According to the CPS, the Speaker is yet to recover from the shock of the accident.
He added that the Guwor was returning to Asaba, en-route Warri after engagement with his constituents on the faithful Friday afternoon.
Recall that five persons were said to have lost their lives, six were injured and twenty persons still missing. The tragedy occurred in the Warri South Local Government Area of the State.
Nwaeke said, “Mr. speaker is deeply saddened by the tragic boat mishap that occurred over the weekend along Bennett Island River in Warri Southwest Local Government Area of Delta State. in which he was involved but miraculously survived.
“Unfortunately, five precious lives were lost in the incident.
“Mr. Speaker was returning to Asaba, enroute Warri after engagement with constituents on the faithful Friday afternoon, November 22, 2024, when the boat he was being ferried almost had a head-on collision with another. Resulting to the death of five persons and several others injured.
“His heart goes out to the families of the deceased. And he prays that God grants them the strength to bear these irreparable losses.
“Mr. Speaker is still in shock over the incident and can only imagine the pain and grief that the families of the victims must be going through.
“He thanked God for sparing his life and that of others who survived the mishap. He also appreciates the prompt response of the rescue team and the medical personnel who attended to them.
“Mr. Speaker has asked that relevant authorities should conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident. This is with a view to preventing such tragedies in the future.
“Once again, Mr. Speaker commiserates with the families of the victims. He also prays for the repose of their souls,” the statement read.
source: Channels TV
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