OKOWA MOURNS 7 BOMADI WOMEN WHO DIED IN ROAD ACCIDENT

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has condoled the families of seven women who died in a road traffic accident on the Orogun-Agbarha road in the state.

The women, all from Bomadi, who were returning from a marriage ceremony in Agbor on Saturday, reportedly lost their lives when the driver of the Sienna bus conveying them lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a nearby carnal. 

Three out of the 10 passengers in the vehicle were said to have survived the accident. 

In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa sympathised with the families of the victims as well as Bomadi Local Government and the entire Ijaw people on the tragic incident. 

He particularly commiserated with the people of Peretoru community where the dead hailed from. 

“It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with the families of seven Bomadi ladies that lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident on Saturday, August 21, 2021, along Orogun-Agbara road on their way from a wedding at Agbor. 

“Indeed, their death has caused a dark cloud and great sorrow for their families. 

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Chairman and people of Bomadi Local Government and the families of our departed women. 

“Their untimely death has undoubtedly caused great pain to their families and I pray that such tragedy will never occur again. 

“May God grant the families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may their souls rest in peace”, the Governor stated.