Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has officially announced the death of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Youth Leader in the state, Mr Ogochukwu Elem.
Umahi also confirmed on Monday that Elem died along with two police operatives. He said the deceased persons were attending a function, when their vehicle plunged into an unreclaimed mining pit at Enyigba, near Abakaliki.
The governor described the accident as “mysterious”. He commiserated with the APC, the Nigerian Police Force and bereaved families and their relations. “We pray God to judge the victims fairly and commend all those who worked since Saturday, Aug.14 to ensure a successful evacuation.” “My Chief of Staff, who doubles as the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Chief Samuel Okoronkwo, should ensure the identification of all pits dug for mining purposes.“Our roads are being destroyed by these miners who take our minerals away at night, aided by our people and some unscrupulous security agents.
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