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Transport Minister Sympathizes With Victims Train Accident

ByHybrid News

Mar 9, 2023

Honourable Minister Of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Jaji Sambo has sympathized with victims of the train accident which involved a staff bus at Shogunle area in Lagos.

A statement signed by the Ministry of Transportation read that the Nigerian Railway Police Command had subsequently taken over the investigation of the incident which led to the unnecessary loss of lives.

“We are saddened by the news of the accident which occurred this morning involving a train operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a Lagos State staff bus, conveying workers to duty early hours of today in Shogunle, Lagos.

“We pray for eternal repose for those who have lost their lives and we pray the Almighty God grant them eternal rest and we pray for speedy recovery to the injured.

“We commiserate with the families of the victims and particularly the Governor and people of Lagos state. Please accept our deepest concerns and condolences.

“We also appreciate the cooperation we got from the Lagos State Government, NEMA and concerned Nigerians who swung into action after the ill-fated incident to ensure the site was cleared and the injured got immediate treatment.

“The Nigerian Railway Police Command has effectively taken over the investigation of the incident that has led to the unnecessary loss of lives this morning in Lagos at the behest of the Honourable Minister of Transportation, who as at press time ordered a detailed investigation of the incident,” it read.

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