Five members of All Progressives Congress in Delta State are feared dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday night along the Gbaramatu-Warri river.
A statement issued by Ima Niboro, Director of the Delta APC Governorship Campaign Council, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday read partly, “We are shocked by this tragedy, and our hearts are heavy. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. This is one tragedy too many, and our party is officially in mourning.
“We are currently working with the relevant authorities and communities to search for the missing. We are also in the process of reaching out to the families and loved ones of those that lost their lives while ensuring that the injured receive the best care possible. “In honour of the dead, missing, and injured, we have decided to indefinitely suspend all further campaigns. The Campaign Council will advise on the next steps in the coming days and weeks.
“Once again, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and pray that the Almighty comforts and gives them fortitude in these trying times.” The police public relations officer for Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, could not be reached for comments on the incident as of the time of filing this report.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Omo-Agege suspends campaign indefinitely for victims of Okerenkoko boat accident | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsDeputy Senate President and Delta All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Delta APC Campaign Council, have put their ongoing campaigns on hold indefinitely following the death of some APC members in a boat accident. The boat accident occurred as the party members returned from the rally in Okerenkoko, Warri South […]
Read more »
Enugu, Delta police ban fireworks, Osun stops carnivalsThe Enugu and Delta State Police Commands have warned residents ahead of Yuletide that the ban on the use of fireworks is still in force.
Read more »
Omo-Agege to Dredge Escravos, Free Vessels’ Access to Delta Ports – THISDAYLIVE
Read more »
CP Ali assures of hitch free yuletide, deploys personnel in DeltaThe Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has assured residents of a hitch-free Christmas celebration. This is contained in a statement
Read more »
Police Ban Sale, Use Of Firecrackers, Fireworks During Yuletide In Enugu, Delta | Sahara ReportersEnugu and Delta states’ police commands have vowed to enforce the ban on the sale and use of firecrackers and fireworks in the Nigerian states. For instance, the police commissioner in Enugu State, Ahmed Ammani on Tuesday directed all divisions and formations in the state to ensure total enforcement of the ban. A statement issued by the Command's spokesman Daniel Ndukwe, on Tuesday, explained that the ban is part of measures devised to ensure public security and safety in Enugu during the yuletide.
Read more »
Omo-Agege Can Restore Lost Glory To Delta Ijaws – Hon AkpodubakayeFormer All Progressives Congress (APC) State House of Assembly aspirant for Warri South-West Constituency, Hon. Jude Akpodubakaye has described Deputy Senate
Read more »