Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left dozens of passengers injured.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.
Oborevwori described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state as a whole.
The governor assured residents that the state government had immediately mobilized relevant authorities to the scene to provide assistance to victims and ensure an effective emergency response.
According to the statement, Governor Oborevwori directed the Commissioner for Special Duties, alongside the Chairmen of Ika South and Ika North-East Local Government Areas, to proceed to the accident scene and coordinate rescue operations.
He also commended security agencies for their swift intervention, revealing that the Commissioner of Police personally visited the scene and deployed adequate security personnel to safeguard passengers’ luggage and other valuables.
The statement further disclosed that injured victims were promptly evacuated to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, while uninjured survivors were transported to safety in town. The remains of the deceased were deposited in a mortuary.
To facilitate the evacuation process, buses were immediately dispatched to convey survivors and injured passengers from the accident scene.
Providing an update on the victims’ condition, Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Council, Hon. Monday Odigwe, disclosed that 35 injured passengers were receiving treatment across three hospitals.
According to him, 13 victims are being treated at Central Hospital, Agbor, 12 at General Hospital, Owa-Oyibu, and 10 at General Hospital, Owa-Alero.
Odigwe added that authorities had received assurances that efforts would be made to lift the affected train by Tuesday.
Governor Oborevwori prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased and asked God to grant their families the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and safety of residents, assuring that the government would continue to monitor the situation closely and provide all necessary support to victims receiving medical care.
