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Speaker 1: Not less than five people have been confirmed killed on

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Monday at Bliri Town, the headquarters of Blieri Local government

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area in Gombe State, when a haulage truck advancing from

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Adamawa State allegedly failed break and rammed into a crowd

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of Christian worshippers who were observing Eastern rally or procession.

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Though some eyewitnesses claimed more than fifteen persons were killed

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due to the accident, but the state government, through the

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Office of the Government House Press says five persons died,

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adding that several people were injured. While urging the people

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to be calm following the violent that erupted after the accident,

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which led to the burning of the vehicle and destructions

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of other properties in the area. Gombe State Governor Muhammadu

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Anua Yahaya, who mourned the victims of the accident, said

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the people of the state will rise above the tragedy

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with compassion and unity. In a press release issued by

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the Governor’s Director General of Press Affairs, Ismaila uber Misili,

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Governor mohammaduan Uwer Yuhaiya expressed deep sorrow and concern over

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the tragic incident that occurred during an Easter procession in Baliri,

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Gombe State, which resulted in the loss of five lives

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and injuries to many others. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred

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when a trailer truck transporting grains from Adamawa’s state to

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Gombe suffered break failure and lost control, veering into a

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group of Christian faithful who were participating in a religious

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procession to mark the Easter celebration. Reacting to the tragedy,

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Governor Anuer Yuhaiya described the incident as heartbreaking and regrettable.

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This is a dark and painful moment for the families

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affected and for all of us as a people, the

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governor said, on behalf of the government and people of

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Gombe State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families

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of those who lost their lives and prey for the

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swift and full recovery of those currently receiving treatment. Our

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thoughts and prayers are with the entire Christian community in

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Balri and beyond, as well as with all those affected

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by this terrible tragedy. As a government, we are committed

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to ensuring that the victims receive the best possible medical care. Meanwhile,

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Governor Anua Yahaya has directed the relevant authorities to immediately

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investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and vowed that those

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found culpable would face the full weight of the law.

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We will ensure that those responsible are held accountable and

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decisive action will be taken against anyone found wanting in

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this incident. The governor stated, the safety and well being

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of our citizens remain our top priority. While we warn

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I call on all residents of Balleri and the entire

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state to remain calm and law abiding. We must resist

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the temptation to allow grief and anger to lead us

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into actions that could further endanger lives or disrupt the

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peace we have worked so hard to build. The security

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agencies have been directed to maintain law and order and

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to engage with community leaders to promote peace and mutual

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unsunderstanding at this critical time. The governor noted that Gombe

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State is renowned for its harmony and spirit of tolerance,

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expressing confidence that as a people, we will overcome this

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tragedy through compassion, understanding and a sense of unity. Statement

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ends Honorable ali Issa, the minority whip in the Nigeria

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House of Representatives, while sympathizing with the people of Belerri,

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said that he woke up this morning with the enthusiasm

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of looking forward to a great day of joy and

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celebration of the Easter Holiday with my Christian friends and constituents.

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But instead I got a very sad call in forming

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me of the tragedy that occurred in Bleerri town today

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wherein our Christian faithful who was celebrating the occasion got

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overrun by a haulage truck, resulting in a number of

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casualties and injuries. It is indeed sad and painful that

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such joyful lives are lost on a day in which

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we are celebrating the fullness of life and joy. This

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has left me in utter shock, disbelief and mourning. My

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heart goes out to the families of those we have lost,

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including those who have sustained various degrees of injuries. My

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office will establish contact with the various families in order

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to assist them in any way possible. Meanwhile, as sad

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as it is, may I use this opportunity to call

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on all our people in Belanga the Leary Federal Constituency

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to keep calm and maintain law and order in the

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usual way that we are known for. Let us not

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let this very sad incident dampen our collective spirit of

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peace and good will, and may it also not let

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us lose focus from the essence of the spirit of Easter.

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May the souls of the departed rest in peace with

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the Lord God Almighty, and may their families be comforted,

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and may the injured get speedy recoveries. Are men, lady,

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BRINGI BRINGI in emogical way,