The Kogi State Government has expressed deep sympathies over the ghastly accident that occurred in Lokoja, which claimed some lives and left many severely injured.
A statement signed by the state commissioner for information,kingsley fanwo said the incident has caused immeasurable pains to families as well as the Government of Kogi State and the Federal University of Lokoja community.
According to him, the incident has further highlighted the need for all stakeholders to begin to push the conversation for a safer highway, especially in places close to institutions of learning and other populated areas.
.He has also directed the State Security Adviser and the Commissioner for Transportation to come up with modalities to regulate the movement of heavy trucks during the active hours of the day along the institution.
