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Governor Uzodimma Commiserates With Families Of IMSU Junction Accident Victims

May 19, 2024

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma is mourning the victims of the fatal accident which happened in Owerri, the Imo State Capital.

The Governor in a statement issued his Commissioner fir Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, said he “is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives at IMSU junction in Owerri on Saturday night as a result of vehicular accident.

The statement said “While the governor yesterday directed immediate response team including security agencies, that assisted in taking the injured victims to hospitals and the fatal ones to the mortuary, he has further directed the State Commissioner for Health to follow up and ensure that adequate medical attention is given to those on admission.

“He has equally directed a holistic investigation into the accident with a view to identifying the culprits who should be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“His Excellency regrets the avoidable loss of lives, including those of innocent students whose future has been abruptly arrested as a result of this tragic event.

“While condoling with the bereaved families , His Excellency has assured that necessary measures would be taken to ensure that such a deadly tragedy does not recur at that particular junction.”