Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has expressed his condolences to the Government and the people of Lagos State over the Sunday lethal explosions that resulted in the death of an unconfirmed number of people.
In a statement issued by Donald Ojogo, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Akeredolu specifically sympathised with the Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the affected victims, relations and well-wishers.
He said the sad development has once again, reinforced the need for caution and vigilance on the part of all Nigerians irrespective of status.
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The statement read in part: “Without prejudice to the outcome of a possible probe into this unfortunate incident, the loss of several lives and valuable assets to such an incident calls for deeper introspection, caution and endless vigilance.
“Sad occurrences of this nature, especially avoidable ones, can only be stemmed by our relentless and conscious efforts devoid of status.
“To my brother Governor, Babajide, the good people of Lagos State and indeed victims as well as those who lost their ones, including property, the prayers of the good people of Ondo State are with them at this crucial moment of grief.
“We share in their pains and pray that God grants all those affected by this the unbearable occurrence the fortitude to absorb this pain,” Akeredolu said in the statement.
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