The Kogi State Government has announced that six persons returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held earlier on Wednesday at the Government House, Lokoja, have died in an auto crash along the Lokoja–Okene road.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday evening by the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo.
“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,” the commissioner stated.
He said the 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,” he noted.
Fanwo said the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, 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.”
According to him, “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.”
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a UN day celebrated every year on December 3.
This year’s theme is Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.
