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Tinubu Orders Investigation Of Kwara Boat Mishap That Claimed Over 100 Lives 

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation of the recent boat mishap in Kwara State which reportedly claimed over 100 lives.

He has also expressed sadness over the accident led to the death of some of the wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. 

The President, in a statement issued on Wednesday by State House Director of Information, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, while urging the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to look into the circumstances surrounding the boat accident, promised that his administration would look into the challenges of inland water transportation in the country to ensure the matter of safety and operational standards are strictly adhered to. 

“The Kwara State Government and relevant federal agencies should work together to unravel the immediate and remote causes of this unfortunate accident. Immediate relief and necessary assistance should also be provided to the survivors and families of victims,” the President said. 

President Tinubu further stated: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of our people in Kwara State. That the victims were guests at a wedding ceremony made the unfortunate accident more painful.  

“My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of the tragic mishap. I also sympathise with the government and people of Kwara State over the accident” 

“May all loved ones find comfort,” the President prayed. 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

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