The newly elected President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the recent train and Lagos State staff bus collision. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of six people, while several others sustained injuries. The deceased were immediately taken to the morgue, while the injured received medical attention at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital.
In a statement shared on Twitter, President-elect Tinubu conveyed his deep concern for everyone affected by the tragic incident. He promised to provide support and assistance where necessary to ensure that the survivors and other individuals involved in the accident receive the best care possible.
The statement reads: “I offer my sincere condolences to the victims and families affected by the gory incident involving a train and a bus in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. I am praying for all, including those who died and those who sustained injuries in the incident. My thoughts are with them and with the Lagos State Government, even as I continue to follow the emergency response efforts closely and offer support, where necessary, to ensure that survivors and others involved receive the best care.”