Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has expressed condolences to the people of Lawanti district, particularly the families of the five victims of Monday’s fatal road accident involving a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) truck at Lawanti village, Akko local government area of Gombe State.
The incident occurred on the Bauchi–Gombe Highway when the LPG truck reportedly rammed into victims in the Lawanti community, resulting in instant deaths and leaving several others injured.
The accident has plunged the area into mourning, with residents describing the incident as shocking and devastating.
Special assistant on media and publicity to the minister, Umar Alkali Jibril, in a statement, said the minister described the incident as a huge loss, not only to the bereaved families but to Gombe State as a whole, considering the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Senator Alkali prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked God Almighty to grant their families the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries during the mishap.
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