By NewsBits
The Enugu State, Governor-Elect, Dr Peter Mbah, has expressed sadness over the fatal accident which claimed many lives at Ituku junction along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on the eve of Easter.
Dr Mbah, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed. He described the incident as a “heavy and collective loss to the state,” and advised road users to always apply greater caution in obeying road rules and regulations.
In a statement by the Head, Peter Mbah Media Office, Mr. Dan Nwomeh, on Monday, the Governor-Elect said he received the sad news with deep sense of loss. Dr. Mbah stated: “I received with a deep sense of loss the news of the fatal accident that claimed 15 lives at the Ituku axis of the Enugu–Port Harcourt expressway on the eve of Easter. My heart bleeds at this gruesome development, and indeed, goes out to the families and friends, who lost their loved ones.
“It is a collective loss to us as a people and I urge all to pray the Almighty God to grant the affected families and friends the fortitude to bear the tragic losses. Let us also join them in prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of their loved ones.
“May I also urge all road users to be more mindful of road rules and regulations for the safety of all. While also saluting the efforts of our law enforcement agents, I equally call for stricter enforcement of the rules and regulations to minimise such unfortunate incidents, especially during festive seasons.”
The Governor-Elect lauded the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, for instituting a full-scale investigation into the road accident, noting that it would be helpful in the efforts to make the roads safer.
