Six people have lost their lives, and several others were injured in a crash that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road.
According to the Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, the incident involved a bus transporting passengers who were returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities event held on Wednesday at the Government House in Lokoja.
“The unfortunate accident, which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claimed six precious lives,” Fanwo said in a statement.
He added that “thirteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at different health facilities across the state.”
Fanwo noted that the state government and the people of Kogi are deeply saddened by the tragedy and “mourn deeply with the families of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to them.”
He continued: “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.”
The commissioner further stated that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has ordered the state government to assume full responsibility for the medical care of all the injured until they recover completely.
He said personnel have been deployed to various hospitals to ensure the victims receive quality treatment, as well as support for their families.
“Our hearts are with the families who lost their loved ones, as we consider this a state tragedy of devastating magnitude,” he added.
He called for prayers for the repose of the deceased and for the swift recovery of those injured, asking God to “grant the bereaved families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”