Akaeze Accident: Gov Umahi Visits Scene, Commiserates With Deceased’s Families (Photos)

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Saturday, visited the Akaeze bridge, the scene of the tragic accident that reportedly claimed 30 lives yesterday.

The Governor who was visibly saddened by the ugly incident with misty eyes ordered a full investigation, warning drivers to always exercise caution while plying routes.

At the scene of the incidence, were personnel of the Nigerian Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency.

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Governor Umahi sympathised with the families of the deceased, saying, “I am saddened over this ugly incident. It is indeed devastating but we cannot question God.

“I sympathise with the families of those that are involved in this ugly incident and urge them to look unto God in this trying time as only Him can close the vacuum.

“I equally call on all the security agencies to as a matter of urgency, expedite action in unveiling the reason behind the ugly occurrence as I urge drivers to always exercise caution while plying routes.

Recall that a Mercedes Benz 608 bus plunged into a river along the Akaeze-Ishiagu bridge in Ebonyi State and this resulted in the death of seventeen out of the 32 occupants.

Fourteen of the deceased victims were found dead around 2 PM on Saturday when a crane brought out the bus from the river while three of the five persons rescued on Friday had died.

The bus was reportedly carrying church members returning to Enugu from a burial in the Afikpo area of Ebonyi when it plunged into the river while the driver was trying to overtake a truck.

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