By Correspondent in Lokoja.
Kogi State has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of six participants returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration held at the Government House, Lokoja.
Our Correspondent gathered that
the victims, all from Okene in Kogi Central Senatorial District, were returning home from Lokoja when the bus conveying them was involved in a fatal accident along the Lokoja–Okene road on Tuesday.
Thirteen others were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment in different hospitals across the state.
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the heartbreaking incident in a statement in Lokoja.
He conveyed the heartfelt condolences of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to the bereaved families, describing the tragedy as “a painful blow to the soul of the state.”
Fanwo said : ” The Kogi State Government regrets to announce a tragic accident involving a bus conveying some of our citizens who were returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities held earlier today at the Government House, Lokoja.
” The unfortunate accident, which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claimed six precious lives.
“Thirteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities across the state.
“This tragedy has brought profound sorrow to the Government and people of Kogi State.
“We mourn deeply with the families of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to them during this painful and devastating moment.
“The loss of any Kogite is a loss to us all, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families and communities.
“This is indeed a dark day in our history.
“His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, has directed that the State Government take full responsibility for the medical care of all injured persons until they fully recover.
“Government officials have been deployed to the various hospitals to ensure that the victims receive the best possible treatment and to provide support to their families.
“Our hearts are with the families who lost their loved ones, as we consider this a state tragedy of devastating magnitude.
“As we collectively grieve, we ask for prayers for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the quick recovery of the injured. May God grant the bereaved families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
